A comparative policy analysis of the adoption and implementation of sugar-sweetened beverage taxes (2016-19) in 16 countries.

ABSTRACT: Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are recommended as part of comprehensive policy action to prevent diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs), but have been adopted by only one quarter of World Health Organization (WHO) Member States. This paper presents a comparative policy analysis of recent SSB taxes (2016-19) in 16 countries. This study aimed to analyse the characteristics and patterns of factors influencing adoption and implementation of SSB taxes and policy learning between countries, to draw lessons for future SSB taxes. The data collection and analysis were informed by an analytical framework that drew on 'diffusion of innovation' and theories of policy learning. Qualitative data were collected from policy documents and media, in addition to national statistics. Qualita

SUBMITTER: Mulcahy G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9113088 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature