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Fears over alcohol advertising during COVID-19 pandemic

There are concerns excess drinking is being encouraged during the pandemic
There are concerns excess drinking is being encouraged during the pandemic Source: Press Association

The alcohol industry has been accused of taking advantage of a global health crisis by bombarding drinkers with online advertising and marketing. The Cancer Council says one person's social media accounts were hit with an alcohol ad every 35 seconds. Buts, the industry has rubbished the findings and says online drink promotion has declined.


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By Gareth Boreham

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The alcohol industry has been accused of taking advantage of a global health crisis by bombarding drinkers with online advertising and marketing. The Cancer Council says one person's social media accounts were hit with an alcohol ad every 35 seconds. Buts, the industry has rubbished the findings and says online drink promotion has declined.