A comparative analysis of the cost-utility of the Philippine tax on sweetened beverages as proposed and as implementedResearch in context

A comparative analysis of the cost-utility of the Philippine tax on sweetened beverages as proposed and as implementedResearch in context

Summary: Background: In response to increasing overweight and obesity, the Philippine government introduced a tax on sweetened beverages (SBs) in 2018. Evidence suggests that the beverage industry influenced the final tax design, making it more favourable for industry than the initially proposed bi...

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Main Authors: Oliver Huse, Kathryn Backholer, Phuong Nguyen, Anthony Calibo, Mildred Guirindola, Josie P. Desnacido, Gary Sacks, Andrew Colin Bell, Anna Peeters, Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Jaithri Ananthapavan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific
Subjects:
Cost-utility
Sugar sweetened beverages
Taxation
Public health policy
Obesity prevention
Philippines
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666606523002304

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