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Reports on a public demonstration by doctors, nurses, and other health specialists in Great Britain to protest against a possible war in Iraq. Participation in the demonstration by staff from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, members of Medact, the pressure group of health professionals, and the Medical Practitioners' Union; Health costs which could result from a war; Perception that health professionals have a role in speaking against the war to draw attention to likely health consequences.

Addresses the issue of age discrimination and health care. Guide published by the King's Fund in Great Britain; Lack of expertise in recognizing ageism as the problem; Statement that tackling age discrimination is low on the agenda for many health and social care organizations.

Reports that the Medicines Control Agency in Great Britain has recommended that children under 16 should not be given aspirin because of its links with Reye's syndrome. Previous ban for the use of aspirin in children under the age of 12; Recommendation for warning labels on aspirin products.