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NYT Health: Mexican Soda Tax Followed by Drop in Sugary Drink Sales

Mexican Soda Tax Followed by Drop in Sugary Drink Sales
By ANAHAD O'CONNOR

A tax on sugary drinks in Mexico appears to have had a significant impact: After one year, a new study found, sales of sugary beverages in Mexico fell while bottled water purchases rose.

Published: January 5, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Mexican Soda Tax Followed by Drop in Sugary Drink Sales ANAHAD O'CONNOR A tax on sugary drinks in Mexico appears to have had a significant impact: After one year, a new study found, sales of sugary beverages in Mexico fell while bottled water purchases rose. http://ift.tt/1RtpbpB http://ift.tt/1RtpbGh Health The New York Times January 5, 2016 at 07:00PM