The political economy of sugar-sweetened beverage taxation: an analysis from seven countries in sub-Saharan Africa

• Main Authors: Anne Marie Thow (Author), Safura Abdool Karim (Author), Mulenga M. Mukanu (Author), Gemma Ahaibwe (Author), Milka Wanjohi (Author), Lebogang Gaogane (Author), Hans Justus Amukugo (Author), Charles Mulindabigwi Ruhara (Author), Twalib Ngoma (Author), Gershim Asiki (Author), Agnes Erzse (Author), Karen Hofman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Non-communicable diseases are on the rise across sub-Saharan Africa. The region has become a targeted growth market for sugar-sweetened beverages, which are associated with weight gain, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Objective: To identify politico-economic factors relevant to nut...