‘Sin taxes’ on soft drinks and snacks help poorest, says study

So-called “sin taxes” on soft drinks, alcohol, and tobacco, could be a powerful tool for combating rising rates of chronic disease worldwide, researchers claim.

A global study found taxes on soft drinks, snacks, alcohol, and tobacco are more likely to change the lifestyle behaviour of vulnerable poorer consumers.

At the same time, most of the tax revenues would come from higher-income households.