Tax junk food high in sugar and salt, says top doctor

BBC·Dec 20

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A top doctor is calling for a tax on junk food high in sugar and salt. There is also support for such a tax from other quarters, including a uk food giant and a global study, which suggests that taxing unhealthy food can help cut obesity. However, the issue is complex, with some arguing that the relationship between taxing junk food and tackling obesity is not straightforward.

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