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Food policies and population health - soda taxes, fop labelling, and population health: a longitudinal analysis
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Obesity is a global problem with serious health and economic consequences, including diabetes
and other NCD. Governments should employ obesity-fighting policies with proven
effectiveness, like soda taxes and FOP labelling. Statistical evidence supports the association
between beverage taxes and health outcomes, while the significance of FOP remains uncertain.
Instead of general funds, governments must allocate beverage tax revenues to obesity
prevention initiatives. Due to reformulations, global beverage tax revenues have been less than
anticipated, with parts still unaccounted for. Education is also crucial in the fight against
obesity, and policymakers must establish incentives for businesses to make healthier dietary
choices.
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Ssb tax Soft drinks Obesity Diabetes Sugar-sweetened beverages Fops Food labels Food label policies Soda tax revenues Sdil Earmarked revenues