Policy review: Implication of tax on sugar-sweetened beverages for reducing obesity and improving heart health

ConclusionBased on the available evidence, an SSB tax is an effective policy in several countries. To expand and strengthen taxation policy for health-related indicators/outcomes, well-managed experimental studies of actual SSB taxation policies should be conducted and the tax system should be applied to each country considering the circumstances and with a package of effective interventions.
Source: Health Policy and Technology - Category: Health Management Source Type: research