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Provisions and other non-current liabilities - Provisions and other non-current liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Accrued liability for employee benefits: |  |
Defined benefit pension plans | $ 291 | $ 254
Other long-term employee benefits and deferred compensation | 140 | 104
Other post-employment benefits | 423 | 345
Provisions for product liabilities, governmental investigations and other legal matters | 0 | 0
Contingent consideration | 208 | 143
Other non-current liabilities | 106 | 67
Total provisions and other non-current liabilities | $ 1,168 | $ 913

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