The Debate on the Sugar Tax: Is it just a Government Cash Grab?
One of the main causes of chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity is sugar. A sugar levy could lower total health care costs while assisting people in avoiding certain illnesses. Excessive sugar consumption has also been connected in recent research to dementia and depression. The need to safeguard older individuals' mental health and prevent dementia has grown as Korea transitions to a super-aged society. The WHO has recommended increasing taxes on sugary drinks by at least 20% to help reduce consumption, and several countries such as the UK and Korea have already implemented sugar taxes. It recently expanded to include milk-based products in an effort to lower sugar consumption in the UK. Drinks sold over-the-counter at cafes and coffee shops are exempt from the tax, although goods in cans, cartons, and other packaging are subject to being taxed. Meal replacement drinks, beer and wine without alcohol, and fruit juices were exempt from the fee. Because milk-based beverages inc...