The talk is everywhere: soda taxes undoubtedly raise money. But do they reduce obesity?
Several countries are now looking at taxing soft drinks. In a way, this could be the worst thing to do.
It could just delay real action to tackle obesity by years.
Most advocates cite the evidence of Mexico, but:
Obesity is a much bigger problem than can be solved by one tax on one product group.
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