Perceptions of the possible health and economic impacts of Seattle’s sugary beverage tax

Perceptions of the possible health and economic impacts of Seattle’s sugary beverage tax

Abstract Background Taxes on sugary beverages are an emerging strategy to improve health by reducing consumption and raising revenues to support community wellbeing. However, taxes may have unintended consequences, and perceptions of these consequences may affect attitudes towards this policy. Metho...

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Main Authors: Vanessa M. Oddo, James Krieger, Melissa Knox, Brian E. Saelens, Nadine Chan, Lina Pinero Walkinshaw, Mary Podrabsky, Jessica C. Jones-Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Sugary beverages
Sugary beverage tax
Seattle
Tax support
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7133-2

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