The Saint Lucia government has issued a release on a report from the Pan American Health Organization regarding the taxation of sugary beverages, which Saint Lucia is considering.
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PAHO: Consumption of sugary drinks could decline substantially if they were properly taxed
SUGAR SWEETENED BEVERAGES ARE MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS TO OBESITY IN THE AMERICAS.
Taxes could greatly reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks, according to a new study released by the Pan American Health Organization …