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Taxing Sugar-Sweetend Beverages

The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has been linked to risks for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease1-3; therefore, a compelling case can be made for the need for reduced consumption of these beverages. Sugar-sweetened beverages are beverages th

Oct 06, 2009

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

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