New Study Indicates that New York's Proposed Sugary Beverage Tax Would Reduce Weight Gain in Youth
April 01, 2010
April 01, 2010
ALBANY, N.Y., April 1 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release:
Research reported today in the journal Health Affairs confirms that New York State's proposed 17 percent tax on soda and other sugary beverages would likely reduce soda consumption and obesity among youth.
The study found that higher taxes are associated with lower total consumption of soda. Higher soda taxes are also associated with significantly lower Body Mass . . .
Research reported today in the journal Health Affairs confirms that New York State's proposed 17 percent tax on soda and other sugary beverages would likely reduce soda consumption and obesity among youth.
The study found that higher taxes are associated with lower total consumption of soda. Higher soda taxes are also associated with significantly lower Body Mass . . .