In a welcome move the doctors of Ireland are asking to tax the sugar drinks to be taxed more than the normal drinks. They have stated that the sugar drinks add nothing except the weigh and they are the cheap reason for obesity in the children, a chief cause of juvenile diabetes.
Doctors have demanded a 20 per cent tax hike on sugar sweetened drinks in the upcoming budget to tackle the obesity epidemic.
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) also called for a review of how sugary drinks are promoted and the effect their consumption has, particularly by children.
Professor Donal O’Shea warned they provide no nutritional benefits but are linked with weight gain.
“With one in four Irish schoolchildren classified as overweight or obese, we have an epidemic and the Government must take action,” said the hospital consultant.
Do not you think the cancer specialist should do the same things against cigarette manufacturers?
Doctors seek 20% hike in tax on sugary drinks - Health News | Irish Medical News | The Irish Times - Sun, Oct 06, 2013
Doctors have demanded a 20 per cent tax hike on sugar sweetened drinks in the upcoming budget to tackle the obesity epidemic.
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) also called for a review of how sugary drinks are promoted and the effect their consumption has, particularly by children.
Professor Donal O’Shea warned they provide no nutritional benefits but are linked with weight gain.
“With one in four Irish schoolchildren classified as overweight or obese, we have an epidemic and the Government must take action,” said the hospital consultant.
Do not you think the cancer specialist should do the same things against cigarette manufacturers?
Doctors seek 20% hike in tax on sugary drinks - Health News | Irish Medical News | The Irish Times - Sun, Oct 06, 2013
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