Antibiotics in Animals Tied to Risk of Human Infection

1. Who supported and funded this study? Can the financial backing to a research study affect the presentation of results, and in what way?

2. The presentation of the information in this article implies that the health of the American people does not appear to be a priority for the government. What can be done systemically to improve the health of American adults and children? Does something need to be done?

3. Is it ethical to provide food to individuals that is not beneficial to their health? What ethical dilemmas are raised in the current study (both those related to the health of humans and to that of the animals)?