Sugary drinks tax would improve health, cut costs: study

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A sugary drinks tax could improve the heath of Australians and cut healthcare costs, according to a new study.


Australia has again been urged to consider a sugary drinks tax after a new study revealed it would lead to major public health benefits.

A 20 per cent tax would raise an estimated $400 million a year and reduce annual health expenditure by up to $29 million, the study published in PloS ONE estimates.

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