Perceptions of the possible health and economic impacts of Seattle's sugary beverage tax

• Main Authors: Vanessa M. Oddo (Author), James Krieger (Author), Melissa Knox (Author), Brian E. Saelens (Author), Nadine Chan (Author), Lina Pinero Walkinshaw (Author), Mary Podrabsky (Author), Jessica C. Jones-Smith (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Taxes on sugary beverages are an emerging strategy to improve health by reducing consumption and raising revenues to support community wellbeing. However, taxes may have unintended consequences, and perceptions of these consequences may affect attitudes towards this policy. Metho...