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Posted on 01/14/2026 8:42:28 AM PST by Twotone
Jan 13 (Reuters) - Sugary drinks and alcohol are not being sufficiently taxed and remain affordable, making it harder to tackle the chronic health problems caused by these beverages, according to two reports from the World Health Organization.
The WHO has called for higher taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened drinks multiple times in recent years, arguing it would help cut consumption of the products which contribute to diseases such as diabetes, as well as raise money at a time when development aid is shrinking and public debt is rising.
According to a report from WHO, sugary drinks have become more affordable in 62 countries in 2024 compared with 2022. In a separate report, the health agency said beer has become more affordable in 56 countries during the same period.
"Health taxes are not a silver bullet, and they're not simple. They can be politically unpopular and they attract opposition from powerful industries with deep pockets and a lot to lose, but many countries have shown that when they're done right, they're a powerful tool for health," said WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus.
Last year, the health agency launched the "3 by 35" initiative to push countries to raise the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50% over the next 10 years through taxation.
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China Health Organisation. Refined Sugar is the enemy, we know that. But to act the way the CHO is creates the problem.
WHO says low taxes are making sugary drinks, alcohol more affordable
I don’t know!
Just can’t let the plebs be free, have to control them.
Nothing but elitist power mongering tyrants
Who cares what WHO says?
But the left/media is insisting the affordability is the key issue for the 2026 elections.
Stay in your lane, WHO. Your job is to make health decisions, not policy decisions.
Sugar is bad for you - a WHO concern
Sugar should be taxed - not a WHO concern
and food.
Exactly.
What about Pot, Heroin, Cocaine and Fentanyl? Let’s tax the everlovin’ CRAP out of those dangerous substances! C’mon WHO, you can get it from the Cartels! Have some gonads!
The WHO is too expensive for any nation. Ban them!
I think that the benefits of alcohol to social interaction will start being discussed more by conservatives.
We’re not gonna take it!
And
We Won’t Get Fooled Again.
Hey you getting drunk
So sorry, I got you sussed
Hey you smoking mother nature
This is a bust
Hey hung up old Mr. Normal
Don’t try to gain my trust
Cause you ain’t gonna follow me
Any of those ways
Although you think you must
FU WHO.
Yeah, we are taking away your money ‘cause you are too stupid to make your own decisions.
“Who cares what WHO says?”
If the drinks are dangerous, outlaw them.
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