Nader pushes FDA action to curb hexachlorophene products
Ralph Nader and Sidney Wolfe urge removal of hexachlorophene from over the counter items and turn it into prescription use. They cite brain damage in animals and potential irritation from feminine hygiene sprays and aerosols, and question FDA inaction while warning of broader health risks.
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U.S. to fight lead poisoning across housing materials
The National Bureau of Standards mobilizes experts for HUD to identify lead belt areas and estimate children at risk. It will evaluate detection methods and elimination strategies while the Health, Education and Welfare Department distributes grants to local governments. About 400,000 children aged 1 to 6 in inner city areas suffer from lead poisoning from old paint and window frames.
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Agnew attacks AMA and Kennedy on health care
Vice President Spiro Agnew condemns AMA for scare tactics and attacks Sen Edward Kennedy over national health care proposals. He cites an AMA Life magazine ad and argues Kennedy would push costly nationwide health care, claiming taxpayers would pay billions and the system would be overhauled.
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AMA president calls for constitutional overhaul
In New Orleans Dr. Wesley W. Ball of Reno Nevada urged a constitutional convention to overhaul the American Medical Association. He spoke to House of Delegates at the AMA silver anniversary clinical meeting, warning of dwindling membership and financial troubles while criticizing the shift toward politics over science and education.
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