Revenue allocation from SSB taxes: making the case for oral health promotion

Bridge, Gemma; Lomazzi, Marta; Bedi, Raman

doi:10.1111/idj.12543

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“…The concept of a tax on sugar from SSBs, based largely on beneficial effects arising from reduced intake of sugar on the population, has been widely promoted in public health policy circles 14–16,20 . However, critics argue that such a tax has the potential to be ‘regressive’ by adversely impacting the segment of the population that is least able to bear the additional cost.…”

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“…16 The concept of a tax on sugar from SSBs, based largely on beneficial effects arising from reduced intake of sugar on the population, has been widely promoted in public health policy circles. [14][15][16]20 However, critics argue that such a tax has the potential to be 'regressive' by adversely impacting the segment of the population that is least able to bear the additional cost. Allcott et al 14 point out that policy can be tailored so that revenues from the tax are ear-marked for programmes that can benefit low-income populations, as was done in Philadelphia.…”

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“…8,13 While sugar from other sources (i.e., candy, bakery items and chewing gum) and other fermentable carbohydrates contribute to dental decay, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) have been identified by policy makers as a focus for action. [14][15][16][17][18][19][20] It should be noted that in addition to the role sugar plays in dental disease, the World Health Organization has recommended reductions in sugar intake for adults and children to address a broad range of health issues arising from a role for sugar in poor dietary quality and obesity. 21 In 2019, expenditures for dental care in the United States were estimated at $143 billion (US dollars).…”

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High sugar intake from sugar‐sweetened beverages is associated with prevalence of untreated decay in US adults: NHANES 2013–2016

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Luo

Rosinger

et al. 2021

Comm Dent Oral Epid

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High sugar intake from sugar‐sweetened beverages is associated with prevalence of untreated decay in US adults: NHANES 2013–2016

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Rosinger

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“…For instance, obesity experts may propose excluding diet sodas for such a tax, whereas oral health professionals may advocate for their inclusion. It may also be in the interest of the oral health profession to allocate SSB tax revenues to oral health programs, as proposed by Bridge et al (2020) . We consider this sympathetic, but it is important to realize that budget officials will not automatically be in favor, since earmarking any tax revenue to specific causes typically complicates tax collection.…”

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Effectiveness and Policy Determinants of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes

Hagenaars¹,

Jeurissen²,

Klazinga

et al. 2021

J Dent Res

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Sugar consumption is on the rise globally with detrimental (oral) health effects. There is ample evidence that sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes can efficiently reduce sugar consumption. However, evidence alone is seldom enough to implement a policy. In this article, we present a narrative synthesis of evidence, based on real-world SSB tax evaluations, and we combine this with lessons from policy development case studies. This article is structured according to the Health Policy Analysis Triangle, which identifies a policy’s content and process and important contextual factors. SSB tax policy content needs to be coupled to existing problems and public sentiment, which depend on more aspects than aspects related to (oral) health alone. Whether or not to include artificially sweetened beverages, therefore, is not solely a matter of showing the evidence of their oral health impact but also dependent on the stated aim of a tax and public sentiment toward tax policies in general. SSB taxes also need to be in line with existing tax and decision-making rules. Earmarking revenue for specific (health promotion) purposes may therefore be less straightforward as it might appear. The policy process of creating context-sensitive SSB tax policy content is not easy either. Advocacy coalitions need to be formed early in the process, and stamina, expertise, and flexibility are required to get a SSB tax adopted in a specific community. This requires a meticulously considered SSB tax structure implementation process. Oral health professionals who want to lead the way in advocating for SSB taxes should realize that evidence-based arguments on potential effectiveness alone will not be enough to realize change. The oral health community can learn important lessons from other “doctor-activists” such as pulmonologists, who have successfully advocated for higher tobacco taxes by being visible in the public debate with clear messaging and robust policy proposals.

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Revenue allocation from SSB taxes: making the case for oral health promotion

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High sugar intake from sugar‐sweetened beverages is associated with prevalence of untreated decay in US adults: NHANES 2013–2016

High sugar intake from sugar‐sweetened beverages is associated with prevalence of untreated decay in US adults: NHANES 2013–2016

Effectiveness and Policy Determinants of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes

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