Study: UK girls aged 15 get drunk more often than boys, raising concerns about marketing and norms.

A study by the OECD found that 15-year-old girls in the UK are getting drunk more frequently than boys, with 34% of girls reporting they get repeatedly drunk compared to 23% of boys. This trend is the highest among European countries and may be linked to anxiety, marketing to women, and cultural norms. Experts call for better control of alcohol marketing and support for an alcohol-free childhood.

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