Implementation of sugar-sweetened beverages tax and its perception among public health stakeholders. A study from Poland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One of tools to tackle growing problem of overweight and obesity are the taxation mechanisms applied to sugar-sweetened beverages, which are expected to influence the common eating behaviors, but also they have impact on the market and public finances. The solution is therefore highly entangled in the complex of social and intersectoral interests generating a number of opportunities and threats affecting its feasibility.

Aims

The study aims to depict the views of Polish stakeholders on the implementation of the sugar tax in Poland, particularly the perception of success determinants, barriers, as well as views on the features of the implemented solutions and possible alternatives.

Methods

We used semi-structured interviews with 18 individuals representing k

SUBMITTER: Brukalo K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9373029 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature