Sugar tax could reduce tooth decay: research

The debate over sugary drinks has resurfaced, with a study showing a tax on sweetened beverages could prevent more than half-a-million dental cavities.

Three Victorian universities collaborated in the study, which found a 10 year tax on sugary drinks would save more than 42 million dollars in tooth decay prevention and millions of dollars more in preventing premature death or disability.

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Produced By: Frank Bonaccorso

Featured In Story: Tan Nguyen – PhD candidate from Monash School Of Public Health and Preventative Medicine and oral health therapist

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 25 July 2023

DATE POSTED
Tuesday 25th of July, 2023

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