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Exploring Dutch municipal advertising restrictions on unhealthy and unsustainable products

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  • Stuber, J.M.
  • Beeres, D.
  • Dijkstra, S.C.
  • Djojosoeparto, S.K.
  • Forde, H.
  • Poelman, M.P.
  • van Lenthe, F.J.
  • Mackenbach, J.D.

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This study examined the perspectives of policy officials affiliated with Dutch municipalities exploring advertisement restrictions on unhealthy and unsustainable products in public outdoor spaces.

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  • Stuber, J.M. & Beeres, D. & Dijkstra, S.C. & Djojosoeparto, S.K. & Forde, H. & Poelman, M.P. & van Lenthe, F.J. & Mackenbach, J.D., 2026. "Exploring Dutch municipal advertising restrictions on unhealthy and unsustainable products," Food Policy, Elsevier, vol. 138(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfpoli:v:138:y:2026:i:c:s0306919225002088
    DOI: 10.1016/j.foodpol.2025.103003
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