Changing the Current Soft Drinks Tax

Is a Soda Tax Regressive? • While lower-income populations may be disproportionately affected by a soda tax, they are also disproportionately affected by overweight, obesity, and other health conditions • Earmark funds for Medicaid, and to encourage and support physical activity programs in schools, childhood obesity prevention programs, oral health programs, school gardens, and parks and recreation Lower-income populations would be the primary beneficiaries of these programs while also reaping benefits of better health and reduced risk of chronic diseases west virginia Center on Budget & Policy

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