Attitudes of Chinese residents toward sugar-sweetened beverage tax and their willingness to pay: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is associated with increased risks of obesity and chronic diseases. To effectively control SSB consumption, several countries including Mexico, France, and the United Kingdom have implemented SSB taxes. However, research on SSB taxes in China is limited.

Objective

To assess the attitudes of Chinese residents toward the SSB tax and their willingness to pay the tax. Methods: Data were collected through a questionnaire survey among 881 respondents. The generalized ordered logit regression model and marginal effect analysis were used to analyze Chinese participants' attitudes toward SSB tax and their willingness to pay it.

Results

The average monthly expenditure on SSBs was 44.8 ± 45.3 Yuan (RMB) (6.95 ±

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10634395 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature