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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