Public acceptability of the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy: repeat cross-sectional analysis of the International Food Policy Study (2017-2019).

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine whether public acceptability, in terms of both support for and perceived effectiveness of, the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) changed between 4 months prior to, and 8 and 20 months after, implementation.

Design

Repeat cross-sectional online survey.

Setting

The UK.

Participants

UK respondents to the International Food Policy Study aged 18-64 years who provided information on all variables of interest in November-December 2017 (4 months prior to SDIL implementation), 2018 (8 months after) or 2019 (20 months after; n=10 284).

Outcome measures

Self-reported support for, and perceived effectiveness of, the SDIL.

Results

The adjusted logistic regression model predicted that 70% (95% CI: 68% to 72%) of participants supported

SUBMITTER: Adams J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8475144 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature