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Policy Update: Effects of Sugars Taxes on Public Health

    • Author WSRO
    • Publication Date 07/04/2026
    • Last Updated 07/04/2026
    • Category Policy Resource

This updated WSRO report on the effects of Sugars Taxes and Public Health summarises the current scientific evidence and the key gaps that remain in understanding how sugars taxes influence consumption, product reformulation and public health outcomes, particularly obesity. The limitations of the evidence are also discussed.