Tag: Public Health — Seattle & King County
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Seattle’s Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax results in improved public health outcomes
A new study has determined that Seattle’s Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax (SBT) has had numerous positive impacts since going into effect in 2018. “One of the most important findings of our study is that we see impacts on health outcomes among both youth and adults in association with the tax,” said Jessica Jones-Smith, a co-investigator on…