relationship between health outcomes, most notably obesity, and the consumption of SSBs and ASBs. In the light of the evidence we …The idea of using "fat taxes" to curb obesity rates has been raised by many. In particular, the idea of taxing sugar … or beverages likely to be associated with reduced incidence of obesity. This commentary examines the case for a subsidy …

shows the possibility that the fat tax can have no or even negative effects when the health consciousness of the population …In September 2013 the Mexican government announced to take joint action in the combat against obesity and diabetes and … lanced an extensive package of measures. The included introduction of a "fat tax" on high caloric food and refrescos - soft …

overweight. As expected, this is also true for individuals who have chronic illnesses. The analysis also finds that individuals … who engage in a sport or in other forms of exercise, even if modest, have lower odds of being overweight or obese … associated with being overweight or obese. The results of this study have implications for the adjustment of current Surinamese …