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Should "sin taxes" be added to sugary sodas and other fatty foods

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Taxation on sugary drinks is an effective intervention to reduce sugar consumption (8). Evidence shows that a tax on sugary drinks that rises prices by 20% can lead to a reduction in consumption of around 20%, thus preventing obesity and diabetes.

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