Healthy Skepticism Library item: 3379

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Publication type: Journal Article

Taylor D.
Effects of medical research on life expectancy.
Lancet 1986 Aug 16; 2:(8503):399-400

Abstract:

St. George is incorrect in his interpretation of the advertisement from the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry. Medicines have had a large impact on life expectancy since the 19th century.

Keywords:
*letter to the editor/United Kingdom/Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry/ABPI/quality of information/life expectancy/industry perspective/PROMOTIONAL TECHNIQUES: PUBLIC RELATIONS England Female Humans Life Expectancy* Male Mortality Research* Wales