Taxing Junk Food to Counter Obesity.

• Autores: Caroline Franck, Sonia M. Grandi, Mark J. Eisenberg
• Localización: American journal of public health, ISSN 0090-0036, Vol. 103, Nº. 11, 2013, págs. 1949-1953
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • We examined the advantages and disadvantage of implementing a junk food tax as an intervention to counter increasing obesity in North America.Small excise taxes are likely to yield substantial revenue but are unlikely to affect obesity rates. High excise taxes are likely to have a direct impact on weight in at-risk populations but are less likely to be politically palatable or sustainable.Ultimately, the effectiveness of earmarked health programs and subsidies is likely to be a key determinant of tax success in the fight against obesity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]