Evidence that a tax on sugar sweetened beverages reduces the obesity rate: a meta-analysis

MA Cabrera Escobar, JL Veerman, SM Tollman… - BMC public health, 2013 - Springer
Background Excess intake of sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) has been shown to result
in weight gain. To address the growing epidemic of obesity, one option is to combine
programmes that target individual behaviour change with a fiscal policy such as excise tax
on SSBs. This study evaluates the literature on SSB taxes or price increases, and their
potential impact on consumption levels, obesity, overweight and body mass index (BMI). The
possibility of switching to alternative drinks is also considered. Methods The following …

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KJ Hofman, MY Bertram, SM Tollman, JL Veerman… - 2013 - oa.las.ac.cn
Background Excess intake of sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) has been shown to result
in weight gain. To address the growing epidemic of obesity, one option is to combine
programmes that target individual behaviour change with a fiscal policy such as excise tax
on SSBs. This study evaluates the literature on SSB taxes or price increases, and their
potential impact on consumption levels, obesity, overweight and body mass index (BMI). The
possibility of switching to alternative drinks is also considered. Methods The following …
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