Thalidomide Tragedy

Australia apologises for thalidomide tragedy mind map
  Australia government formal apology
    For thalidomide tragedy impact
      Drug prescribed
        In 1950s and 1960s
          For morning sickness
  Thalidomide
    Sedative drug
    Prescribed to pregnant women
      To relieve pregnancy nausea
    Effects
      Malformation in unborn children
        Limbs
        Facial features
        Internal organs
    Lack of testing
      Not tested on pregnant women
        Led to global medical reforms
    Statistics
      Over 10,000 children affected
      Approx 40% mortality within first year
  Australian government's apology
    Reflects values
      Accountability
      Empathy
      Recognition of past failures
    Demonstrates need for
      Strictly enforced regulation
        Drug testing
        Marketing
        Dispensing
        Use

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