Impact of sugar-sweetened beverage tax on dental caries: a simulation analysis

• Main Authors: Nipaporn Urwannachotima (Author), Piya Hanvoravongchai (Author), John Pastor Ansah (Author), Piyada Prasertsom (Author), Victoria Rui Ying Koh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The tiered sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax was implemented in Thailand to encourage industries to reduce sugar content in beverages, and consequently reduce sugar consumption in the population. The aim of the study is to explore the expected impact of the new SSB tax policy in...