Soda Tax: "...it is not known yet whether those reductions will result in better health."

Most Expensive Thing on California’s Ballot: a One-Cent Soda Tax.

"Those higher prices are intended to discourage shoppers from consuming as many sugary drinks, which have been linked to obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. The pro-tax side has been emphasizing the negative health effects of soft-drink consumption, and arguing the tax will make the city’s children healthier.


Research from Mexico, which passed a national soda tax in 2014 shows that the taxes can drive down soda consumption. But it is not known yet whether those reductions will result in better health."