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Cheaper drinks will see a rise in noncommunicable diseases and injuries |
Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are getting cheaper, due to consistently low tax rates in most countries, fueling obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and injuries, especially in children and young adults. |
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