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Public Health Nutrition
Public support for a sugar-sweetened beverage tax and pro-tax messages in a Mid-Atlantic US state
Norma F Kanarek1  Elisabeth A Donaldson1  Lainie Rutkow1  Colleen L Barry1  Andrea C Villanti1  Joanna E Cohen1 
关键词: Obesity;    Paediatric obesity;    Nutrition policy;    Health policy;    Carbonated beverages;   
DOI  :  10.1017/S1368980014002699
学科分类:卫生学
来源: Cambridge University Press
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AbstractObjectiveTo examine the characteristics of supporters and opponents of a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax and to identify pro-tax messages that resonate with the public.DesignA survey was administered by telephone in February 2013 to assess public opinion about a penny-per-ounce tax on SSB. Support was also examined for SSB consumption reduction and pro-tax messages. Individual characteristics including sociodemographics, political affiliation, SSB consumption behaviours and beliefs were explored as predictors of support using logistic regression.SettingA representative sample of voters was recruited from a Mid-Atlantic US state.SubjectsThe sample included 1000 registered voters.ResultsFindings indicate considerable support (50 %) for an SSB tax. Support was stronger among Democrats, those who believe SSB are a major cause of childhood obesity and those who believe childhood obesity warrants a societal intervention. Belief that a tax would be effective in lowering obesity rates was associated with support for the tax and pro-tax messages. Respondents reporting that a health-care provider had recommended they lose weight were less convinced by pro-tax messages. Women, Independents and those concerned about childhood obesity were more convinced by the SSB reduction messages. Overall, the most popular messages focused on the importance of reducing consumption among children without mentioning the tax.ConclusionsUnderstanding who supports and opposes SSB tax measures can assist advocates in developing strategies to maximize support for this type of intervention. Messages that focus on the effect of consumption on children may be useful in framing the discussion around SSB tax proposals.

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