An alliance of more than 30 leading medical bodies and charities says Britain’s “alcohol problem” has become so entrenched that drastic action – which would also include an end to sponsorship of sporting events – is required to protect children and teenagers.
Their submission to the House of Commons health select committee says the step is needed to tackle a growing burden on society, which costs almost 15,000 lives a year.
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http://alcoholresearchuk.org/2012/06/11/doctors-call-for-ban-on-tv-adverts-for-alcohol/