The advice from England’s Chief Medical Officer is that “Children and their parents and carers are advised that an alchohol-free childhood is the healthiest and best option. However, if children drink alcohol it should not be until at least the age of 15 years”.
Find out more about the 5 key recommendations in our article Guidance on the Consumption of Alcohol by Children and Young People.
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