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WHO Urges Governments To Raise Health Taxes On Sugary Drinks And Alcohol

In two new global reports released this week, the World Health Organization called on governments to significantly strengthen taxes on sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages.

The reports warn that weak tax systems are allowing harmful products to remain cheap while health systems face mounting financial pressure from preventable no communicable diseases and injuries.

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by Joji Xavier

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