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How Americans Got Stuck with Endless Drug Commercials Instructional VideoHow Americans Got Stuck with Endless Drug Commercials Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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9th - 12th
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Health
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9:11
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15 mins
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How Americans Got Stuck with Endless Drug Commercials

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On average, 80 commercials for prescription drugs appear on American television every hour. Such commercials are illegal in most other countries. So why are these ads so much a part of US TV? Check out a video that presents the arguments for and against drug commercials.

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Concepts

advertising, drugs, commercials

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health

Instructional Ideas

  • Prompt class members to view the video, respond to the comprehension check, research some of the links, and then return for a full-class discussion

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  • The resource includes the video, a short comprehension check, links to related resources, and a discussion question

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