should we have a sugar tax
More and more countries are adopting fat taxes in an effort to curb rising obesity rates. Both Denmark and Hungary have introduced a fat tax or junk food tax, and France is taxing sweetened drinks. These taxes on sugary beverages have the strongest association with health benefits, according to the study.One U.S. study reviewed by Mytton and his colleagues found a 35% tax on sugar-sweetened drinks â $0.45 per drink â led to a 26% decline in sales.Based on their analysis of modeling studies, they concluded a 20% tax on sugary drinks in the U.S. would reduce obesity levels by 3.5% â from 33.5% to 30% among adults.ore and more countries are adopting fat taxes in an effort to curb rising obesity rates. Both Denmark and Hungary have introduced a fat tax or junk food tax, and France is taxing sweetened drinks. These taxes on sugary beverages have the strongest association with health benefits, according to the study.