British doctors call for ban on all alcohol ads

Wednesday 09th September, 06:41 AM JST

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TheQuestion at 10:44 AM JST - 9th September

But alchohol commericals and billboards are among the most entertaining on the market today!
rajakumar at 10:57 AM JST - 9th September

We are british,no beer please.
skipthesong at 10:57 AM JST - 9th September

I support that, but if I were an ad exec I wouldn't and since since ad companies pay taxes, that would be a great loss and those very same doctors may feel the pinch.
whatanidiot at 12:59 PM JST - 9th September

that rule exist in france... no add on TV, only magazine and billboard, with a sentence saying abusing alcohol is unhealthy... but nothing on TV for alcohol or cigarettes. they should have a look and see if that is working or not !
timorborder at 01:31 PM JST - 9th September

Such a policy represents somewhat of a quandary for all concerned.

On one hand, any moves that reinforce healthy and responsible lifestyle habits should be applauded. On the other hand, what other entertainment options are there for the average British citizen? It has to be realized that the abuse of alcohol in the United Kingdom is directly related to the fact that the weather in the country leaves a lot to be desired, and the national cuisine itself is one of the strongest advertisements for emigration that there is.
smithinjapan at 03:27 PM JST - 9th September

Well, I think it's not a bad suggestion. At worst you'll end up with a compromise and 'Drink Clean' adds.

More seriously, though, I see no harm in such a ban on alcohol and tobacco products. People know they exist, know where and how to get it, and it's still shown in movies and what not; I don't see the need to have it in your face every where. Big revenue loss for a lot of people, though.
Jizzeez at 03:29 PM JST - 9th September

Alcohol advertising in Japan is far worse. It really is everywhere. It's interesting how it always promotes how "delicious" the beer or whatever is, rather than how good the high feels. Perhaps there are laws that forbid this. In Japan it does seem to tread a fine line on this. Red-faced and giggly after a big slurp and long "aahhhhh"! I'm pretty sure alcohol is not advertised like this back home. The "sporty smoker" ads are great too!
PleasureGelf at 08:32 PM JST - 9th September

A similar ban in my country resulted in 'alcohol-free' vodka ads. Wink wink.
seijichuudo9sha at 10:11 PM JST - 9th September

Can pubs ban doctors in return?
Cicada at 10:31 PM JST - 9th September

Doctors in hospitals use alcohol all the time, to wash their hands. Maybe they could compromise with vodka ads emphasizing the anti-septic properties.
fleetwood77 at 04:15 AM JST - 11th September

Doctors in Britain have a higher rate of alcoholism than the general public.