Quackery

Objectives:

• Classify and differentiate between various types of quackery,

showcasing an understanding of their distinct features and potential
risks
• Analyze the fundamental characteristics of quackery by investigating a
specific case study.
• Explore into the core elements that define deceptive and
unsubstantiated health practices.
Video Analysis
Q and A

1. What is quackery?
2. What are the types of quackery?
3. What are the ways to avoid quackery?
Case Study Analysis

•Group 1 - Spanish ‘Olive Oil’, 1981

•Group 2 - Chinese Milk, 2008
•Group 3 - American Pet Food, 2007
•Group 4 - Irish ‘beef’, 2013
•Group 5 – American peanuts, 2009
Questions to Answer for the Presentation

 What is the central issue or scenario presented in the case study?

 How can you describe the implication of quackery?
 How can you help society to distinguish legitimate health-related
practices and quackery?
 Provide any parallels or similarities between the case study and real-
life instances of quackery that happened to you or to your group
member.
Case Study Analysis

•After reading and analyzing the following case study, the group answers the following
questions and presents their answer for 5 minutes.

Presentation Rubric
•Content- 10
•Central Issue- 10
•Critical Analysis- 20
•Presentation- 10
Share your Thoughts!

Reflect on the implications

of quackery if not
monitored.