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Advertising impacts girls alcohol use

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A medical journal says teen girls are being influenced by alcohol ads.

An editorial in the Canadian Medical Association journal says increased exposure to alcohol ads is linked to an increase in drinking in adolescents. It says health warnings should be embedded in the ads, so that young girls understand the risks of drinking. It also says parents should model responsible alcohol consumption for their children.

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