Modelling the potential impact of a sugar-sweetened beverage tax on stroke mortality, costs and health-adjusted life years in South Africa

Modelling the potential impact of a sugar-sweetened beverage tax on stroke mortality, costs and health-adjusted life years in South Africa

Abstract Background Stroke poses a growing human and economic burden in South Africa. Excess sugar consumption, especially from sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), has been associated with increased obesity and stroke risk. Research shows that price increases for SSBs can influence consumption and mod...

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Main Authors: Mercy Manyema, Lennert J. Veerman, Aviva Tugendhaft, Demetre Labadarios, Karen J. Hofman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Sugar-sweetened beverages
Stroke
Modelling
Mortality
Health care costs
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3085-y

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