RESTRUCTURING (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Workforce reduction of manufacturing, selling, administrative, and research and development personnel									822	995	1,350
Employee termination benefits									$ 85	$ 102	$ 128
Other exit costs									31	11	8
Provision for restructuring	24	8	40	44	63	15	24	11	116	113	136
Liability at beginning of the year				126				173	126	173	209
Charges									128	121	158
Change in estimates									(12)	(8)	(22)
Foreign currency translation									2	(5)
Charges in discontinued operations											15
Spending									(167)	(155)	(182)
Mead Johnson split-off											(5)
Liability at end of year	$ 77				$ 126				$ 77	$ 126	$ 173