Belinda Castles
Belinda Castles is a research writer for Consumer NZ, where she focuses on the efficacy of consumer products. Recently, she highlighted that many over-the-counter cold and flu remedies provide little more than a placebo effect, advocating for simpler and more affordable alternatives like paracetamol and ibuprofen.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,101 | $210,000 | 92$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 2,101 | $210,000 | 92$ |
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New Zealand:
Consumer NZ research writer Belinda Castles said some of the claims made by cold and flu remedies did not stack up.
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