WHO: Put sugar tax on soft drinks

The World Health Organisation has joined those calling for a sugar tax on soft drinks.

WHO: Put sugar tax on soft drinks

In a major report on childhood obesity, the Who said there is strong evidence a sugar tax can be an effective means to tackle the problem alongside other measures like tackling large portion sizes and unclear labelling.

The report also called for action on the marketing of junk food to children and for schools to ban the sale of unhealthy food.

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