fiscal policies
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Barbados raises sugary drinks tax to fight disease
05th May 2022
Sugary drinks are a major driver of the global epidemic of chronic conditions like obesity and diabetes. Barbados is one of several countries around the world looking to lower consumption of these health-harming beverages while generating public funds.
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Barbados to improve population health and generate funds with higher sugary drinks tax
29th March 2022
The government of Barbados is taking action to improve population health by getting sugar consumption under control with a 20% tax on sweetened beverages.
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New report calls for excise taxes to prevent NCDs
15th April 2019
Over 50m premature deaths could be prevented if countries implemented excise tax increases large enough to raise prices of tobacco, alcohol & sugary beverages by 50% over the next 50 years.