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Sugar tax could help save countless lives

09-Apr-2018

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Will be accusations of "nanny state" interfering in how we choose to live life.

Similar cries to public health initiatives since call for national sewage network.

Today it is non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that have become endemic.

Bands for total sugar content above 5g and 8g per 100ml.

Pure fruit juices and milk-based drinks are tax exempt.

Children are consuming three times the recommended level of sugar.

NHS could save £15bn by weaning the public off its sweet tooth.

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health

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