A new Australian study suggests a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks may prevent 3.7 million cases of tooth decay as well as 306,000 cases of gum disease or complete tooth loss nationally.

Health experts have thrown their support behind the proposal, which aligns with long-standing recommendations from the World Health Organization.

Researchers suggest money generated from the proposed tax could be used to strengthen oral health services, improving access and cutting costs at the dentist.

  • arbilp3@aussie.zoneOPEnglish
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    5 days ago

    I agree with your last comment.

    Do you really think that if the govt committed to free/cheaper dental care when putting up the price of soft drinks people would jack up?

    • Greyghoster@aussie.zoneEnglish
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      4 days ago

      Just look at the isle space for soft drinks in the supermarket. Even the zero sugar ones are bad. Can’t see Albo taking this one on.