Modelling the potential impact of a sugar-sweetened beverage tax on stroke mortality, costs and health-adjusted life years in South Africa

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2016

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BioMed Central

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This study estimates the potential impact of a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in South Africa, where stroke is the third leading cause of death after HIV/AIDS and ischemic heart disease. Excess sugar consumption, especially from SSBs, has been associated with increased obesity and stroke risk. A tax on sugar-sweetened beverages is advocated by policy makers and public health experts world-wide as an effective tool to reduce obesity. Research shows that price increases for SSBs can influence consumption, suggesting the potential for reducing obesity, stroke-related mortality, and related diseases.

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SUGAR SWEETENED BEVERAGES, STROKE, MODELLING, MORTALITY, HEALTHCARE COSTS

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Manyema, M., Veerman, L.J., Tugendhaft, A., Labadarios. D., & Hofman, K.J. (2016). Modelling the potential impact of a sugar-sweetened beverage tax on stroke mortality, costs and health-adjusted life years in South Africa. BMC Public Health, 16:405. doi:10.1186/s12889-016-3085-y

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
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Unhealthy diets / Alimentation malsaine