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Because of the high numbers of abstainers in many African countries, South Africa's proposed ban on alcohol advertising is an appropriate response, in combination with other evidence-based measures, in a region where alcohol is the leading cause of death and disability, and where alcohol companies are investing billions of dollars to increase consumption of their products. > > > > Read More