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We are shocked at this obituary note of Dr. David JP Barker, which states that we can read it only after it is “BOUGHT” for some stated amount. BMJ must recognize that this commerce is in bad faith and shocking, specially for those coming from the third world. Deaths are great levelers and everyone should be allowed to pay their last respects to Dr. Barker, who re kindled our interests in birth weights and mothers health and Nutrition.
Despite many questions about his work, Barker is an important person in the field of Nutrition, and specially women’s nutrition. We hope BMJ will change its policy about ‘charging' to read obituaries.
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22 September 2013
Veena Shatrugna
Scientist
Former Deputy Director National Institute of Nutrition
Re: David J P Barker
Please join us to celebrate David's life and work at Romsey Abbey, Romsey, Hampshire on Tuesday 12 November 2013, 12 noon - 1.30pm.
The family invite you afterwards to Manor Farm, East Dean.
Planning the service will be easier if you could let us know if you are coming - please email Ruth Fifield at rf@mrc.soton.ac.uk
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