Sugar tax could improve oral health - Medical Xpress

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Recent research indicates a sugary drink levy might stop millions of dental procedures and enhance oral health in Australia. In Australia, a new tax could involve 1.4 billion dollars. The potential policy focuses on supporting oral health outcomes and avoiding millions of dental procedures across Australia.

In Germany, discussions continue over which beverages a planned sugar tax will apply to. A proposal for a sugar tax on Coke Zero did not proceed. German talks are still underway concerning what exact drinks the planned sugar tax will apply to in the future.

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