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Snack Tax

Taxing snacks such as cake and biscuits could be far more effective in cutting obesity rates than...

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10.34 5 Sep 2019


Snack Tax


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10.34 5 Sep 2019


Taxing snacks such as cake and biscuits could be far more effective in cutting obesity rates than simply targeting sugary drinks, a new study suggests. 

The research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) comes a year after the Government introduced a “sugar tax” on drinks in Ireland. 

Donal O’Shea, Consultant Endrocrinologist and Director Of Weight Management Clinic at St Colmcilles Hospital, Loughlinstown, joined us in studio today to discuss.

 


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