Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages: a survey of knowledge, attitudes and behaviours.
Public Health Nutr
; 15(8): 1355-61, 2012 Aug.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22269063
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To assess current beverage consumption patterns and anticipated reaction to an added 20 % tax on these products.DESIGN:
A random-digit dialled telephone interview lasting 20 min was administered to assess demographics, beverage consumption behaviours and intentions regarding consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in the event of an additional tax on these beverages.SETTING:
Respondents were recruited throughout the USA.SUBJECTS:
The study included 592 adults.RESULTS:
Sixty-nine per cent of respondents reported consuming at least one pre-packaged sugar-sweetened beverage in the past week; those who consumed sugar-sweetened beverages averaged seven pre-packaged beverages per week. Ninety-one per cent knew that frequent consumption of soft drinks increases risk of obesity. Thirty-six per cent supported a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages with greatest support among those aged 18-24 years, those with BMI < 30 kg/m2 and those with higher levels of education (P < 0·05). Over one-third of respondents said that they would cut back on their sweetened beverage consumption in the event of an added 20 % tax on these beverages.CONCLUSIONS:
Our findings suggest that an added tax on these beverages could influence some to cut down on their consumption, reducing their risk of obesity and related illnesses.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Impostos
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Bebidas
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Bebidas Gaseificadas
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Inquéritos sobre Dietas
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Comportamento Alimentar
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Public Health Nutr
Assunto da revista:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos