A new study evaluating the effects of a tax on sugar sweetened beverages in Mexico has been published, showing an average decrease of 6% in the sales of sugary drinks in the first year.
The study carried out by the Mexican National Institute of Public Health and the University of North Carolina has estimated changes in purchases of drinks over 2014, showing the 10% tax has had an effect on sales. Experts hope this will have an effect on public health in Mexico, where more than 30% of the population are obese. Support Sustain's Children's Health Fund.
Published Friday 31 July 2015
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