You are sweet enough
Healthy Food Policy Reel Series: Episode 2
SSB Taxation
Health taxes are taxes imposed on unhealthy products to reduce their consumption. Health taxes, such as the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax, lead to a healthier population, a reduction of long-term health care costs, and potential long-term labour productivity gains.
But…what comes to mind when you think of the word “tax”? You might think of the numerous taxes you have to pay on your possessions, shipments, and earned income, and as a result, the mere mention of “taxes” can induce a profound indifference in even the best of us.
However, did you know that there are taxes that are put into place specifically to protect our health and well-being?
In episode two of our weekly You’re Sweet Enough Health Policy Miniseries, You’re Sweet Enough’s Advocacy Consultant, Dentrecia Blanchette, discusses a very special type of tax, sugar-sweetened beverage (SSBs) taxes! Watch to find out precisely what SSB taxes are, how we can all benefit from them, and why we should implement them locally in St. Kitts and Nevis.
Be sure to tune into our next episode as we discuss the benefits associated with the implementation of health policies and taxes.
We look forward to helping you make the right choices for your long-term health with the You’re Sweet Enough campaign.
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