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Should sugar-sweetened beverages be taxed? "Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages could help curb rising obesity rates and related health risks, say the authors. But getting approval for a tax on sugary drinks may not be easy." [Consumer Reports Health]

Should sugar-sweetened beverages be taxed? “Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages could help curb rising obesity rates and related health risks, say the authors. But getting approval for a tax on sugary drinks may not be easy.” [Consumer Reports Health]

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