ABBOTT PARK, Il. - Abbott Laboratories issued its third annual global citizenship report, "Touching Lives." The report highlights Abbott's work to develop sustainable business solutions to address three major issues facing the global community: access to medicines, innovation and science, and diversity and inclusiveness.

"Global citizenship is about the way we run our business, engage our stakeholders, implement policies, apply our social investment and philanthropy, and exercise our influence to bring about positive change to help make contributions to society. It is also about doing our part to assist in addressing some of the world's urgent needs," said Miles D. White, chairman and chief executive officer, Abbott Laboratories. "For Abbott, our relationships with stakeholders are fundamental to our success."

The report illustrates how Abbott is integrating citizenship and engagement with diverse stakeholders into many aspects of its core business practices, from supplier standards and product quality systems, to policy advocacy and water usage management.

The report also provides new information on:

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About Abbott and the Abbott Fund

The Abbott Fund is a philanthropic foundation established by Abbott in 1951. The Abbott Fund's mission is to create healthier global communities by investing in creative ideas that promote science, expand access to health care and strengthen communities worldwide. For more information, visit www.abbottfund.org.

Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs nearly 90,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries. Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the company's website at www.abbott.com.

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