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Regulation of food and drink high in sugar

An unhealthy diet can cause overweight and obesity and secondary diseases like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. An important question is if it through national regulation like legislation and price policies is possible to promote better food habits and better public health.

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SBU Enquiry Service

Consists of structured literature searches to highlight studies that can address questions received by the SBU Enquiry Service from Swedish healthcare or social service providers. We assess the risk of bias in systematic reviews and when needed also quality and transferability of results in health economic studies. Relevant references are compiled by an SBU staff member, in consultation with an external expert when needed.

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Published: Registration no: SBU 2017/138

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Sugar tax Soda tax Food high in sugar Unhealthy food Regulation Legislation Price policies Obesity Overweight Diabetes

Question

Does regulation of food and drink high in sugar have an effect on public health?

The complete Enquiry response is published in Swedish. Click on ”På svenska” in the top menu to read it.

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