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Effectiveness of the sugar tax
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Feb 9, 2016
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Effectiveness of the sugar tax
The debate continues over exactly how much of a difference these sugar taxes has made on the health of the people it's designed to help.
The price of sugar is trading at 22 cents per pound, the highest in nearly 30 years.
The price of sugar is trading at 22 cents per pound, the highest in nearly 30 years.
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The debate continues over exactly how much of a difference these sugar taxes has made on the health of the people it's designed to help.

Two years ago, Mexico implemented a tax on sugary foods and drinks. It was part of a plan targeted to help one of the most obese countries in the world.

Since then, consumers have cut back on buying sugary products by as much as 12% percent. This progress has prompted other countries such as India, Indonesia and the Philippines to consider similar taxes on sugar.

However, the debate continues over exactly how much of a difference these sugar taxes has made on the health of the people it's designed to help.

Martinne Geller  who has been writing about this for Reuters joined the show for more.

To hear the full interview, press the blue play button above.