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Vitamins ranked second in poisons ingested by children
ACT urged the FTC to end vitamin and drug advertising on television directed at children. Dr Lovejoy cited 1969 poison data showing vitamins with iron as a common child toxin, causing diarrhea vomiting and possible shock. Pediatric leaders urged banning such ads as dangerous and manipulative toward kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Action For Children’s Television
ACT
Federal Trade Commission
Frederick H. Lovejoy Jr
M.D
Boston Poison Information Center
Dr. Lovejoy
American Academy of Pediatrics
Jay M. Arena
Duke Poison Control Center
Duke University
North Carolina
Evelyn Larson
FTC