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Airbrushed adverts aimed at children should be banned says Swinson

3.53.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Mon 3rd Aug 2009

Jo Swinson today called for airbrushing to be banned in adverts aimed at children and clearly indicated in those aimed at adults. These measures are part of a wide range of proposals to protect women and girls against body image pressure and encourage healthier lifestyles.

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