Most Health-Advocacy Groups Don’t Disclose Drug Maker’s Grants: Study

Published On: January 14th, 2011

Of the 161 advocacy sites researchers examined, 25% acknowledged the funding on site.

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Most Health-Advocacy Groups Don’t Disclose Drug Maker’s Grants: Study

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