Sugar high- prices, that is...Holding the sugar drink vendors responsible for the health problems they create

Doctors seek 20% hike in tax on sugary drinks - Health News | Irish Medical News | The Irish Times - Sun, Oct 06, 2013: "Doctors have demanded a 20 per cent tax hike on sugar sweetened drinks in the upcoming budget to tackle the obesity epidemic.
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) also called for a review of how sugary drinks are promoted and the effect their consumption has, particularly by children.
Professor Donal O’Shea warned they provide no nutritional benefits but are linked with weight gain.
“With one in four Irish schoolchildren classified as overweight or obese, we have an epidemic and the Government must take action,” said the hospital consultant."

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