Taxing confectionery, biscuits, and cakes to control obesity

The moxibustion experimental platform can fix the rats without restriction, and the rats can undergo multi-acupoint moxibustion in the awake state, ensuring the welfare of the rats, protecting the safety of the operators, ensuring therapeutic efficacy, and improving the efficiency of the...

A tax is a mandatory financial charge levied by the government on the quantity of a good sold in the market. An excise tax targets specific goods, often to curb the consumption of certain harmful products.
When an excise tax is imposed on good X, the supply curve shifts leftward by the amount of the tax, reflecting higher production costs for sellers. This shift results in a new equilibrium where the price consumers pay increases while the quantity of good X sold decreases.
The increase in the...

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a numerical value derived from a person's weight and height, used to categorize individuals into weight ranges. It is calculated using the formula: weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Obesity is a health condition characterized by excessive accumulation of adipose tissue that poses health risks, often diagnosed with a BMI ≥ 30. This excess fat storage occurs when surplus dietary calories are converted into triglycerides and stored in...

Inelastic demand refers to a situation where the quantity demanded of a good changes minimally in response to price fluctuations. Goods with inelastic demand, such as essential commodities like rice, exhibit this behavior because consumers prioritize these goods regardless of price changes. In economic terms, the demand curve for these goods is steep, reflecting minimal sensitivity to price.
When a tax is imposed on a good with inelastic demand, such as rice, the supply curve shifts leftward...

Elastic demand occurs when a small change in price results in a significant change in the quantity demanded. Luxury goods typically exhibit elastic demand since they are not essential, and consumers are more sensitive to price changes. The demand curve for these goods is relatively flat, indicating that even the slightest price increases can lead to large reductions in sales.
When the government imposes higher taxes on luxury goods, the supply curve shifts leftward as production costs rise,...

Obesity care is best delivered after in-depth initial screening and evaluation, using an individualized approach comprising multidisciplinary care, evidence-based lifestyle behavioral change strategies, and frequent follow-up. We illustrate a successful 6 month course of weight loss treatment, resulting in reversal of obesity-related chronic conditions and improvement in diet, sleep, mood, and physical fitness.