Lobby Watch: The Social Issues Research Centre

Citation

Miller D & De Andrade M (2010) Lobby Watch: The Social Issues Research Centre. BMJ, 340 (c484). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.c484

Abstract
First paragraph: The Social Issues Research Centre (SIRC) is an "independent, non-profit organisation" that says it carries out "balanced, calm and thoughtful" research on lifestyle issues such as drinking, diet, and pharmaceuticals (www.sirc.org). However, it may be perceived that the organisation acts more like a public relations agency for the corporations that fund its activities. These include Diageo, Flora, Coca-Cola, GlaxoSmithKline, and Roche, among others. Although SIRC does publish this partial list of funders, it is not immediately apparent which company has sponsored which study. And in some instances this information is not included in media reports.

Keywords
Community health nursing

Journal
BMJ: Volume 340, Issue c484