Impact of sugar-sweetened beverage tax on dental caries: a simulation analysis

Impact of sugar-sweetened beverage tax on dental caries: a simulation analysis

Abstract Background The tiered sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax was implemented in Thailand to encourage industries to reduce sugar content in beverages, and consequently reduce sugar consumption in the population. The aim of the study is to explore the expected impact of the new SSB tax policy in...

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Main Authors: Nipaporn Urwannachotima, Piya Hanvoravongchai, John Pastor Ansah, Piyada Prasertsom, Victoria Rui Ying Koh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Dental caries
Dental public health
Sugar-sweetened beverage tax
Sugar consumption
Computer simulation
System dynamics model
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-020-1061-5

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