Modelling the potential impact of a tax on fruit juice in South Africa: implications for the primary prevention of type 2 diabetes and health financing

Abstract Background South Africa is experiencing a persistent growth in non-communicable diseases. Diabetes is among the top ten causes of mortality, especially among women, which is partly driven by high levels of added sugar consumption and obesity. To reduce obesity rates and the incidence of dia...

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Main Authors: Micheal Kofi Boachie, Karen Hofman, Susan Goldstein, Evelyn Thsehla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-10-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-024-00941-y
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