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Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993   Tribune Media Services, Inc.


A Resource About A Doctor's Advice on Self-Care


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     If the statements made by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner
Frank E. Young, M.D., Ph.D. about American consumers are correct, you have
started to take responsibility for your own health, at last.  Judging by the
new interest in health oriented activities, exercise and diet, many of you
will be using more medications obtainable without prescription (over the
counter or OTC medication) to treat various ailments that you have diagnosed
for yourselves.  The trend is upward both in the use of such medication as
well as home diagnostic kits for many conditions.  With this new activism in
your health care comes an increased need for knowledge.  In a brochure
entitled, "A Doctor's Advice on Self-Care" authored by Dr. Frank Young and
developed by the Proprietary Association (a 108 year old trade association
representing nonprescription drug manufacturers) and the FDA, you can learn
much about the use of OTC medications, and home tests.  Using these products
is a great way of "taking charge" provided, Dr. Young writes, "consumers use
these tests in conjunction with medical guidance."  To order your booklet free
of charge you must write DIRECTLY to Consumer Information Center, Department
588-V, Pueblo, Colorado, 81009 and ask for it by name.

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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.