The tax will also alleviate the burden on the healthcare system, and promote a healthier society.
This concerning trend, driven by urbanization and dietary shifts, is putting a strain on the healthcare system and threatens the nation’s future health.
Led by over 1,500 researchers, the study underscores the critical need for urgent action as obesity-related health risks soar, particularly among children and adolescents.
79 per cent of adults overweight and obese will live in Low- and Middle-Income Countries by 2035.
Advocates argue that SSBs offer no nutritional value, emphasizing the need for a tax hike to 20 per cent to combat overconsumption and reduce Non-Communicable Diseases.
University of Notre Dame researchers uncover critical link between obesity and severe outcomes in ovarian cancer patients, highlighting the urgency for targeted therapies.
Significant links between obesity and deprivation add evidence to an argument that low-quality food, in particular processed carbohydrates, are driving weight gain.