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Taxing junk food to counter obesity

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  • Franck, C.
  • Grandi, S.M.
  • Eisenberg, M.J.

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We examined the advantages and disadvantages of implementing a junk food tax as an intervention to counter increasing obesity in North America. Small excise taxes are likely to yield substantial revenue but are unlikely to affect obesity rates. High excise taxes are likely to have a direct impact on weight in at-risk populations but are less likely to be politically palatable or sustainable. Ultimately, the effectiveness of earmarked health programs and subsidies is likelytobeakeydeterminant of tax success in the fight against obesity. Copyright © 2013 by the American Public Health Association®.

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  • Franck, C. & Grandi, S.M. & Eisenberg, M.J., 2013. "Taxing junk food to counter obesity," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 103(11), pages 1949-1953.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2013.301279_1
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301279
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