The effects of an abrupt increase in taxes on candy and soda in Norway: an observational study of retail sales
Abstract Background Fiscal policies are used to promote a healthier diet; however, there is still a call for real-world evaluations of taxes on unhealthy foods and beverages. We aimed to evaluate the effect of an abrupt increase, of respectively 80 and 40%, in the excising Norwegian taxes on candy a...
Main Authors: | Bente Øvrebø, Torleif B. Halkjelsvik, Jørgen R. Meisfjord, Elling Bere, Rannveig K. Hart |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-09-01
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Series: | International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-020-01017-3 |
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