US EditionAustralians Support Gov't Action on Sugary Drinks to Tackle Obesity: Survey
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Canberra: Australia's Health Minister Mark Butler said the government has no plans to impose a 'sugar tax' even though a survey has found strong support for the proposal. Minister Butler said on Friday that the government has a number of measures under consideration to curb rising obesity rates but would focus on education rather than taxation. "Obesity is really one of the big public health challenges we face today, and it's going to be even bi…
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Macau BusinessAustralians support gov't action on sugary drinks to tackle obesity: survey
CANBERRA, May 30 (Xinhua) -- A new national survey on Wednesday revealed strong public support in Australia for government measures to reduce the consumption of sugary and sweetened beverages, as the country grapples with rising obesity rates.The survey of over 2,800 adults found 83 percent of Australians support clearer labelling on sugary drinks to warn about added sugars, 73 percent back a ban on marketing su
Sugary drinks, snacks, alcohol and tobacco drive deadly diseases
Alcohol and sugary beverage ads play when kids are watching TV, and tobacco and junk food are cheap and easy to find. These are the commercial drivers of deadly diseases, say experts. The post Sugary drinks, snacks, alcohol and tobacco drive deadly diseases appeared first on Health For Mzansi.
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