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For info. Paul Professor Paul Bywaters Emeritus Professor of Social Work Coventry University Priory Street, Coventry CV1 5FB 02476 795384 ________________________________ From: [log in to unmask] on behalf of Claudio Schuftan Sent: Sat 08/03/2008 14:13 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: PHA-Exch> Corporate influences on epidemiology From: Maija Kagis [log in to unmask] ________________________________ crossposted from From: [log in to unmask] Corporate influences on epidemiology Neil Pearce. Corporate influences on epidemiology. International Journal of Epidemiology 2008 37(1):46-53. Abstract Corporate influences on epidemiology have become stronger and more pervasive in the last few decades, particularly in the contentious fields of pharmacoepidemiology and occupational epidemiology. For every independent epidemiologist studying the side effects of medicines and the hazardous effects of industrial chemicals, there are several other epidemiologists hired by industry to attack the research and to debunk it as 'junk science'. In some instances these activities have gone as far as efforts to block publication. In many instances, academics have accepted industry funding which has not been acknowledged, and only the academic affiliations of the company-funded consultants have been listed. These activities are major threats to the integrity of the field, and its survival as a scientific discipline. There is no simple solution to these problems. However, for the last two decades there has been substantial discussion on ethics in epidemiology, partly in response to the unethical conduct of many industry-funded consultants. Professional organizations, such as the International Epidemiological Association, can play a major role in encouraging and supporting epidemiologists to assert positive principles of how science should work, and how it should be applied to public policy decisions, rather than simply having a list of what not to do. Keywords Epidemiology, epidemiologic methods, ethics KEY MESSAGES * Corporate influences on epidemiology have become more pervasive in the last few decades. * These influences are major threats to the integrity of the field. * In response to this there has been substantial discussion on ethics in epidemiology. * Professional organisations can play a major role in encouraging and supporting epidemiologists to assert positive principles of how science should work and how it can be applied to public policy. http://ije.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/37/1/46 Recent Activity * 11 New Members <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spiritof1848/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZjkzZTAyBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzM3MTc0NQRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjExNDYEc2VjA3Z0bARzbGsDdm1icnMEc3RpbWUDMTIwNDkxMDE4OA--> Visit Your Group <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spiritof1848;_ylc=X3oDMTJkbWloaGRiBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzM3MTc0NQRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjExNDYEc2VjA3Z0bARzbGsDdmdocARzdGltZQMxMjA0OTEwMTg4> Meditation and Lovingkindness <http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=13rkev8gg/M=493064.12016231.12582634.9706571/D=grphealth/S=1705061146:NC/Y=YAHOO/EXP=1204917389/L=/B=d.N3JUJe5FU-/J=1204910189224735/A=5191951/R=0/SIG=11iiaadso/*http:/new.groups.yahoo.com/giftoflovingkindness> A Yahoo! Group to share and learn. Yahoo! Health Memory Loss <http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=13r639f22/M=493064.12016303.12582636.9706571/D=grphealth/S=1705061146:NC/Y=YAHOO/EXP=1204917389/L=/B=eON3JUJe5FU-/J=1204910189224735/A=5191945/R=0/SIG=1349pnfms/*http:/health.yahoo.com/alzheimers-symptoms/alzheimer-s-disease-symptoms/healthwise--hw136643.html> Are you at risk for Alzheimers? Special K Group on Yahoo! Groups <http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=13sjoubg6/M=493064.12016300.12445692.11323196/D=grphealth/S=1705061146:NC/Y=YAHOO/EXP=1204917389/L=/B=eeN3JUJe5FU-/J=1204910189224735/A=5170420/R=0/SIG=11b5gu1oe/*http:/new.groups.yahoo.com/specialKgroup> Join the challenge and lose weight. . __,_._,___ -------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE This message and any files transmitted with it is intended for the addressee only and may contain information that is confidential or privileged. Unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you are not the addressee, you should not read, copy, disclose or otherwise use this message, except for the purpose of delivery to the addressee. Any views or opinions expressed within this e-mail are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Coventry University.