The Public Health and Economic Benefits of Taxing Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

Brownell, Kelly D.; Farley, Thomas A.; Willett, Walter C.; Popkin, Barry M.; Chaloupka, Frank J.; Thompson, Joseph W.; Ludwig, David S.

doi:10.1056/nejmhpr0905723

articleNew England Journal of MedicineSep 17, 2009GREEN OA

The Public Health and Economic Benefits of Taxing Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

KDKelly D. Brownell TAThomas A. Farley WCWalter C. Willett BMBarry M. Popkin FJFrank J. Chaloupka

Yale University · New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · +4 more institutions

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Abstract

Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has increased in recent decades; evidence suggests that consumption of these beverages contributes to obesity and adverse health outcomes. The authors discuss the potential public health and economic benefits of taxing sugar-sweetened beverages.

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Sugar
Medicine
Consumption (sociology)
Obesity
Public health
Health benefits
Environmental health
Sweetening agents

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

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