Extend success of UK sugar tax to cakes, biscuits and chocolate, experts urge
by Denis Campbell Health policy editor from World news | The Guardian on (#6N761)
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The sugar tax has been so successful in improving people's diets that it should be extended to cakes, biscuits and chocolate, health experts say.
The World Health Organization wants the next UK government to expand coverage of the levy to help tackle tooth decay, obesity, diabetes and other illnesses.
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