Tax policies can be formulated and implemented to prevent adverse health and social
impacts on the community, especially on sweetened beverage products. It can be designed …

Diseases caused by high sugar consumption have become a concern for health problems in
various countries. Moreover, in several countries, this disease has become the main cause …

The effect of a sugar sweetened beverage tax among different socioeconomic groups: A
systematic review

Currently, 65% of men and 58% of women in the UK are overweight or obese. Obesity levels
have risen amongst both males (from 13% in 1993, to 24% in 2011) and females (from 16 …

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

BACKGROUND Sugary drinks represent an important source of sugar consumption among
Canadians. An increasing number of jurisdictions have enacted a tax on sugar-sweetened …

Exploring the feasibility of soda/sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxation in Canada
requires considering federal and provincial powers and prerogatives in terms of public …

The effectiveness of a discriminatory tax, such as excise, on various food and beverage
products deemed'luxuries'™ or even'harmful to health'™ has been debated regularly in …

Background One of tools to tackle growing problem of overweight and obesity are the
taxation mechanisms applied to sugar-sweetened beverages, which are expected to …

This study explores key stakeholders' perceptions and awareness of Kuwait's forthcoming
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) tax. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with …