Are intentions to change, policy awareness, or health knowledge related to changes in dietary intake following a sugar-sweetened beverage tax in South Africa? A before-and-after study

Are intentions to change, policy awareness, or health knowledge related to changes in dietary intake following a sugar-sweetened beverage tax in South Africa? A before-and-after study

Abstract Background In April 2018, South Africa implemented the Health Promotion Levy (HPL), one of the first sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes to be based on each gram of sugar (beyond 4 g/100mL). The objectives of this study were to examine whether the psychological constructs tax awareness, SS...

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Main Authors: Michael Essman, Catherine Zimmer, Francesca Dillman Carpentier, Elizabeth C. Swart, Lindsey Smith Taillie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Obesity prevention
Sugary drinks
Tax
Policy evaluation
Behavior change
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-022-01370-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-022-01370-5

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