Is a Sugar Tax Enough?

In a comment piece in the Malaysian ‘Sun Daily’ newspaper, Singapore based technical writer Joachim Ng asks whether a sugar tax is enough.

“The effectiveness of this higher tax on drinks in curbing sugar consumption depends on whether it is part of a comprehensive public prevention strategy that includes other regulatory measures.”

You can read the article here: https://www.thesundaily.my/opinion/do-more-beyond-sugary-drinks-tax-JF11639617

For More Information World Bank Guide to Sugar Taxes

https://ssbtax.worldbank.org/?cid=HNP_TT_health_EN_EXT