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OUR COMMITMENT TO CYBERSECURITY To protect the devices, products, and systems that connect patients to healthcare professionals and institutions, we take a broad and deep approach to ensuring safety and security. Our cybersecurity program is built on four pillars.

Because technology and threats continue to evolve, we are constantly evaluating and adapting security measures with the goal of ensuring our patients receive the highest quality care. Read more about.

INFANT FORMULA MARKETING Abbott believes that proper nutrition is the foundation for living the best life possible. We aim to make every stage of life a healthy one – and we share this goal with many others around the world. That's why our nutrition business is dedicated to developing science-based nutrition products for people of all ages. We believe that breast milk is the best source of nutrition for infants and support the World Health Organization's goal of increasing breastfeeding rates. Read more about.

POSITION STATEMENT ON HUMAN RIGHTS Abbott believes in the dignity of every human being and respects individual rights as set forth in the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. While governments have the primary responsibility for respecting, protecting, promoting and fulfilling the human rights of their citizens, Abbott recognizes that companies play a supporting role in promoting human rights within their spheres of influence. We contribute to the fulfillment of human rights through compliance with laws and regulations wherever we operate, as well as through our policies and programs.

Stakeholder Engagement Policy Abbott is an active participant in the global dialogue on health and well-being. We recognize that listening to our stakeholders and responding thoughtfully to their concerns and ideas are vital to our success as a business, and to our progress as a global corporate citizen. Understanding stakeholder insights helps us to develop new products to address unmet health needs; educate patients; engage healthcare professionals; and understand how and where our company can make a real difference. Position Statement on Tax Abbott is committed to responsible tax management and transparency across our global operations. With businesses operating in more than 150 countries, our tax contribution is substantial and similarly global in scope, and includes corporate, sales, customs and employee taxes that make a significant contribution to societies around the world.

QUALITY MEMBERSHIPS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND EVENTS Consumers trust Abbott products to help them live their best possible lives through better health. We do not take this responsibility lightly. We are fully committed to delivering products with the highest standards of quality, safety and performance. Our quality culture is embedded in everything we do.

As part of our efforts to remain up to date with product quality and safety developments, we monitor evolving regulatory requirements and industry practices through our involvement in trade associations, patient groups and other organizations. California Compliance Program A growing number of laws in the United States require greater transparency in the relationships between our industry and individuals and entities involved in providing healthcare. These laws impose various combinations of code of conduct restrictions on activities involving healthcare professionals and healthcare organizations and tracking and reporting of payments and transfers of value provided. Abbott policies require compliance with all such applicable laws, including the federal Sunshine Act as well as state laws in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Vermont. Bilal first born second lyrics.