Regulation of food and drink high in sugar

An unhealthy diet can cause overweight and obesity and secondary diseases like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. An important question is if it through national regulation like legislation and price policies is possible to promote better food habits and better public health.

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SBU Enquiry Service

Responds to queries received from Swedish healthcare and social service providers, or governmental organisations. Queries have a limited scope and the process is designed to enable a more rapid response, typically within two to three months. Reports are based on systematic reviews, that are identified through structured searches and critically appraised for risk of bias.

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Published: Registration no: SBU 2017/138

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Sugar tax Soda tax Food high in sugar Unhealthy food Regulation Legislation Price policies Obesity Overweight Diabetes

Question

Does regulation of food and drink high in sugar have an effect on public health?

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