allAfrica.com·4 min read·medium
Egypt: A Tax On Sugary Drinks in Egypt Could Reduce Disease and Save U.S.$1.8 Billion in Healthcare Costs - Modelling Study
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A new modelling study suggests that implementing a 20% tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could significantly reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases. The study estimates substantial savings in healthcare costs for the country.
Non-communicable diseases - heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer - are no longer just a rich-country problem. Across Africa, they are becoming the leading cause of death, driven in part by a simple and overlooked culprit: what people drink.
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