The following countries and regions have introduced a sugar tax to help address the growing health concerns associated with excessive sugar content in foods and beverages, which are believed to be contributing to an increase in a number of chronic health problems including obesity and type 2 Diabetes.
To help reduce the sugar content in a number of foods and beverages the following countries below have introduced a sugar tax. The AMA is lobbying the Australian government to also introduce a sugar tax.
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Countries with a sugar tax:
Republic of Ireland
Spain: Catalina Region