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That is from the definition: «Fear, uncertainty and doubt, frequently abbreviated as FUD, is a tactic used in sales, marketing, public relations, politics and propaganda. FUD is generally a strategic attempt to influence public perception by disseminating negative and dubious/false information designed to undermine the credibility of their beliefs.» (Wikipedia)

And I am not talking about the whole article, only the dubious "1 in 6, 1 in 3" statement.



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