On with the pennies, off with the pounds? The use of taxation policies in obesity prevention

On with the pennies, off with the pounds? The use of taxation policies in obesity prevention

Review of the use of taxation on 'unhealthy' foods in some countries as an approach to reducing levels of obesity. Research evidence for the benefits of a food tax is discussed. [(BNI unique abstract)] 26 references

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Veröffentlicht in:Perspectives in public health 2011-07, Vol.131 (4), p.155-157
1. Verfasser: Timmins, Kate
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Australia
Canada
Denmark
Environmental economics
Food
Food - economics
Humans
Obesity
Obesity - economics
Obesity - etiology
Obesity - prevention & control
Preventive programmes
Romania
Social Control Policies
Taxation
Taxes
United Kingdom
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Zusammenfassung:Review of the use of taxation on 'unhealthy' foods in some countries as an approach to reducing levels of obesity. Research evidence for the benefits of a food tax is discussed. [(BNI unique abstract)] 26 references
ISSN:1757-9139
1757-9147
DOI:10.1177/1757913911412476