Link Between Problem Drinking Among African-American Women In NYC And Outdoor Alcohol Advertising

New research conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health indicates that the advertising of alcohol in predominantly African-American neighborhoods of New York City may add to problem drinking behavior among residents. Prior studies have shown that alcohol advertisements are disproportionately located in African- American neighborhoods, but the impact of such advertising on alcohol consumption has been unclear.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on January 14th, 2009