Archive for July 29th, 2007
“Fat Tax” could save 3200 lives a year
Posted by Reluctant | Filed under Rant, Science, Society
A study coming from Oxford University is proposing a 17.5% “Fat Tax” to curb demand for sugary and unhealthy foods. The researchers claim that such a steep tax would reduce demand for these products and in turn save lives… an estimated 3200 lives a year.
In addition, those who do ignore the tax will [...]