The potential impact of a 20% tax on sugar-sweetened beverages on obesity in South African adults: a mathematical model.

<h4>Background/objectives</h4>The prevalence of obesity in South Africa has risen sharply, as has the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). Research shows that consumption of SSBs leads to weight gain in both adults and children, and reducing SSBs will significantly impact the...

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Main Authors: Mercy Manyema, Lennert J Veerman, Lumbwe Chola, Aviva Tugendhaft, Benn Sartorius, Demetre Labadarios, Karen J Hofman
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/a92145427d974d3a997245324d138fa9
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