ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSALS - Disposal of business (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Continuing and discontinued operations [line items]
Gain on disposal of business	$ 326
Gynaecology business
Continuing and discontinued operations [line items]
Cash consideration	350
Plant and equipment	6
Inventory	4
Disposal related costs	7
Liabilities	7
Gain on disposal of business	$ 326

The amount of consideration received in respect of sale of business.

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Amount classified as inventory attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of.

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Amount classified as property and equipment attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of.

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The amount of expenses arising from disposal of business.

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The amount of liabilities incurred arising from disposal of business.

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The gains (losses) on disposal of business.

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