search through journal, The love of music and the appreciation of drama lie deep in the culture of Jamaicans. This fact is now being exploited by medical students at the University of the West Indies as a vehicle for conveying health concepts to rural communities. (original)
cited reference, In many developing nations pesticides are indiscriminately sold without health warnings. Few farmers properly use the chemicals, resulting in poisoning and a growing number of related deaths. Some developing nations are even producing their own pesticides. Governments needs to control pesticides, and manufacturers need to adhere to ethical rules when dealing with developing nations. Environmental and health risk information must be available, and national organizations should be formed to promote safeguards.
cited reference, Many developing countries do not have the type of consumer protection laws that are taken for granted in the United States. Consequently, many multinational corporations are using the media in these countries to sell drugs and food items of dubious value. Consumer protection groups are becoming organized in many Asian countries, but it will probably be years before their influence is felt.
