Healthy Skepticism Library item: 2905

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Publication type: Journal Article

Jensen GF, Christiansen RL.
Drug advertising should be banned: Utah's approach
Journal of Drug Issues 1976; 6:(1):65-71

Abstract:

“Drug advertising through the media is responsible for shaping public attitudes toward acceptance of chemical ingestion as a means of resolving problems of everyday living.” This article documents the results of a general population incidence and prevalence survey on the use and abuse of prescribed and over-the-counter medications in Utah. It describes one state’s decision and strategy to ban drug advertising from the media.

Keywords:
*analysis/United States/