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Susan M Kansagra1, Maura O Kennelly, Cathy A Nonas
1At the time of writing, Susan M. Kansagra, Maura O. Kennelly, Cathy A. Nonas, Christine J. Curtis, Gretchen Van Wye, Andrew Goodman, and Thomas A. Farley were with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, NY.
American Journal of Public Health
|February 26, 2015
Summary
New York City
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- Health Policy
Background:
- Sugary drink consumption is linked to weight gain, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
- New York City implemented various strategies to curb sugary drink intake since 2006.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of New York City's initiatives on sugary drink consumption.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of nutrition standards for city agencies.
- Public mass media campaigns on sugar's health effects.
- Policy proposals including excise tax and portion size caps.
Main Results:
- A 35% reduction in daily sugary drink consumption among New York City adults.
- A 27% reduction in daily sugary drink consumption among public high school students.
- Consumption changes observed between 2007 and 2013.
Conclusions:
- New York City's multi-faceted approach significantly decreased sugary drink consumption.
- Public health interventions can effectively reduce intake of sugar-sweetened beverages.
- Policy and education strategies show promise in combating diet-related diseases.
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