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Impuesto a Las Bebidas Azucaradas : Una Idea a Favor de la Salud Pública.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- León Torres, Diana C.
- Series:
- Políticas Públicas Al Derecho Series
- Language:
- Spanish
- Subjects (All):
- Taxation.
- Public health.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (52 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Bogota : Centro de Estudios de Derecho, Justicia y Sociedad, 2021.
- Summary:
- This book examines the proposal of imposing a tax on sugary drinks in Colombia as a strategy to promote public health and address the rising rates of obesity and overweight conditions. The authors, Diana C. León Torres, Alejandro Rodríguez Llach, and Diana Guarnizo Peralta, explore the effectiveness of such a tax, drawing on international examples and scientific evidence. They argue that taxing sugary beverages can contribute to healthier consumption habits and support human rights related to health and nutrition. The book discusses the prevalence of obesity in Colombia, the role of sugary drinks in public health, and the challenges associated with implementing a tax policy. It is intended for policymakers, public health advocates, and those interested in the intersection of health and economic policy. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9789585597723
- 9585597721
- OCLC:
- 1397572374
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