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H1N1 Unapproved Supplements and Products
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Alerting consumers and analysts to online entities involved in the illegal marketing of unapproved, uncleared, or unauthorized products related to the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, this register serves as a critical resource for public safety and health fraud analysis. The 2009 H1N1 virus, initially detected in April 2009, presented a unique combination of genes from North American and Eurasian swine-lineage viruses, leading to its designation as 'swine flu'. Following the outbreak, numerous products claiming to prevent, treat, or cure the virus appeared on the market without regulatory approval. This dataset captures information regarding websites identified as hosting such fraudulent offers, providing a snapshot of the commercial response to a major public health emergency.
Columns
- Category: Classifies the type of fraudulent product being marketed, such as 'Supplement' (which accounts for approximately 41% of entries) or 'Air System'.
- URL: The specific web address where the unapproved product was identified (e.g., www.elixirs.com).
- Brand or Manufacturer: Identifies the entity or brand responsible for the product, such as 'Celletech' or 'Wellness Resources'.
- Product Name: The commercial name of the item, with examples including 'Flu Defence' and 'Hand Sanitizers'.
- Website contains H1N1 Unapproved/Uncleared/Unauthorized Product (Yes/No): A boolean indicator confirming the presence of illicit items on the detailed website.
- ID: A numerical identifier for the record.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a Comma Separated Values (CSV) format, ensuring compatibility with most data analysis tools. It contains 185 unique valid records and has a file size of approximately 15.61 kB. The data is structured with 6 specific columns, featuring no missing or mismatched values across the valid set.
Usage
- Public Health Monitoring: Tracking the spread of misinformation and fraudulent medical products during a pandemic.
- Regulatory Compliance Analysis: Assisting government bodies and legal teams in identifying patterns of non-compliance in health marketing.
- Consumer Protection Research: Investigating the types of products most commonly targeted for fraud during health crises.
- Market Trends Analysis: Studying the correlation between public health scares and the emergence of specific 'miracle cure' product categories.
Coverage
The data specifically covers the period following the emergence of the 2009 H1N1 virus (April 2009 onwards). It focuses on products marketed to consumers, likely within the United States jurisdiction but accessible globally via the internet. The scope includes various product types, predominantly supplements and air filtration systems, flagged for making unauthorized claims regarding the swine flu virus.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Data Analysts: For visualising trends in health fraud.
- Public Safety Officials: For monitoring and reporting on illegal trade practices.
- Academic Researchers: Studying the sociology of pandemics and the economy of fear.
- Health Policy Makers: Evaluating the effectiveness of product safety warnings.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- 2009 H1N1 Fraudulent Product Register
- Unauthorized Swine Flu Marketing List
- Pandemic Health Fraud Database 2009
- H1N1 Unapproved Supplements and Products
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Original Data Source: H1N1 Unapproved Supplements and Products
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