All countries are being urged to consider introducing a sugary drinks tax by the World Health Organisation as an effective way of curbing the soaring obesity rate, especially in children. A report from the WHO says that a tax of 20% or more results in a drop in sales and consumption of sugary drinks. “If governments tax products like sugary drinks, they can reduce suffering and save lives. Battle lines are being drawn in Colombia, where a consumer movement is pressing the case for a sugary drinks tax and the industry is fighting back. “A growing number of cities and countries – including Mexico – are showing that taxes on sugary drinks are effective at driving down consumption.

Source: The Guardian October 11, 2016 13:46 UTC