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Meredith Blake1, Marilyn Bromberg2, Stephanie Milan3
1Associate Professor Meredith Blake is the Deputy Head of School (Learning and Teaching) and the Director of International Partnerships and Exchange at the University of Western Australia Law School.
Journal of Law and Medicine
|February 2, 2024
Summary
A sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax can curb consumption and improve health outcomes, particularly for lower socio-economic groups. Australia should consider an excise tax, mirroring the UK
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Economics
- Policy Analysis
Background:
- Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) consumption is linked to overweight/obesity and chronic diseases.
- Global jurisdictions have implemented SSB taxes to reduce sugar intake and encourage reformulation.
- Addressing rising obesity rates necessitates exploring effective public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe global approaches to SSB taxation.
- To explore the legal and policy landscape for an SSB levy in Australia.
- To advocate for an Australian SSB tax based on health equity and international success.
Main Methods:
- Review of global SSB taxation strategies.
- Analysis of Australian legal and policy frameworks.
- Examination of the UK's SSB tax model for industry impact.
Main Results:
- Diverse SSB tax models exist globally, varying in structure and focus.
- Australia has a legal and policy environment conducive to implementing an SSB levy.
- Evidence suggests SSB taxes can drive industry reformulation and reduce sugar content.
Conclusions:
- An SSB tax is a viable public health measure for Australia.
- An excise tax focused on industry practice, like the UK's, is recommended.
- Implementing an SSB tax can mitigate health disparities disproportionately affecting lower socio-economic communities.
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