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Editorial
. 2022 Apr 29;10(2):e2200120.
doi: 10.9745/GHSP-D-22-00120. Print 2022 Apr 28.

Addressing the Global Influence of Unethical Formula Marketing

Cecília Tomori  1   2
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Editorial

Addressing the Global Influence of Unethical Formula Marketing

Cecília Tomori. Glob Health Sci Pract. .

Abstract

Projects that seek to address Code implementation need to understand the current landscape of corporate marketing activities in the government and health care settings and mobilize stakeholders from the government to the community when implementing these projects.

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