Over-consumption of foods and beverages high in fat, sugar and salt content, associated
with heightened risk for obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs), is one …

The use of taxes to promote healthy nutritional behaviour has gained ground in the past
decade. The present paper reviews existing applications of fiscal instruments in nutrition …

Increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity has led policy-makers to consider health-
related taxes to limit the consumption of unhealthy foods and beverages. Such taxes are …

ObjectiveTo assess current beverage consumption patterns and anticipated reaction to an
added 20% tax on these products. DesignA random-digit dialled telephone interview lasting …

Abstract Purpose of Review Interest in taxes on unhealthy foods and beverages as a public
health tool has increased in recent years. This paper aimed to summarise recent evidence of …

Background Fiscal policies to fight obesity such as taxation of unhealthy foods or sugar-
sweetened beverages (SSBs) have gained considerable attention in recent years. Many …

The number of countries and jurisdictions that implemented an SSB tax grew exponentially
this year, with seven national jurisdictions and two sub-national US jurisdictions …

Taxation on food and non-alcoholic beverages are increasingly employed to promote
healthier diets and combat the escalating rates of obesity and diet-related non …

We see at least 2 major health-related reasons to focus on SSBs. First, excess sugar
consumption is a major cause of obesity and the increasing risk of type 2 diabetes …

The global burden of obesity leads to significant morbidity and has major economic
implications. In April 2018, Britain will join a growing number of countries attempting to …