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Segments of Business and Geographic Areas (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jul. 03, 2011 | Jul. 04, 2010 | Jul. 03, 2011 | Jul. 04, 2010
Operating profit by segment of business |  |  |  |
Segments operating profit | $ 3,538 | $ 4,378 | $ 8,264 | $ 10,835
Percent Change | (19.20%) |  | (23.70%) |
Expense not allocated to segments | (116) | (158) | (332) | (335)
Worldwide income before taxes | 3,422 | 4,220 | 7,932 | 10,500
Worldwide total, percent total | (18.90%) |  | (24.50%) |
Consumer [Member] |  |  |  |
Operating profit by segment of business |  |  |  |
Segments operating profit | 549 | 669 | 1,122 | 1,454
Percent Change | (17.90%) |  | (22.80%) |
Pharmaceutical [Member] |  |  |  |
Operating profit by segment of business |  |  |  |
Segments operating profit | 1,714 | 1,833 | 3,923 | 3,803
Percent Change | (6.50%) |  | 3.20% |
Medical Devices and Diagnostics [Member] |  |  |  |
Operating profit by segment of business |  |  |  |
Segments operating profit | $ 1,275 | $ 1,876 | $ 3,219 | $ 5,578
Percent Change | (32.00%) |  | (42.30%) |

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