Tuesday 11 June 2013

Alcohol advertising influencing teen girls; should contain health warnings

A medical journal is raising concerns about alcohol advertising, saying young girls are being influenced by the ads. The author of an editorial in CMAJ says girls need to understand that drinking increases their risk of a number of health conditions, including breast cancer. Read more here.

Editorial mentioned: Flegel K. Big alcohol catches up with adolescent girls. CMAJ. Published ahead of print June 10, 2013.

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