Health impact assessment of the UK soft drinks industry levy: a comparative risk assessment modelling study
Background: In March, 2016, the UK Government proposed a tiered levy on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs; high tax for drinks with >8 g of sugar per 100 mL, moderate tax for 5–8 g, and no tax for <5 g). We estimate the effect of possible industry responses to the levy on obesity, diabetes, and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-01-01
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Series: | The Lancet Public Health |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468266716300378 |