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Tax on meat could offset health costs

20 Nov 2018

• 20 Nov 09:24

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Published in the journal PLoS One, the study conducted by the Oxford Martin School and the Nuffield Department of Population Health focused on optimal levels of taxation for red and processed meat in 149 world regions, to account for the cost burden on healthcare systems and spur changes in consumption patterns. In high income countries, it found, red meat would need to be 20% more expensive and processed meat, like bacon, sausages and jerky, would need to be more than double its current price to account for the health costs associated with their consumption. The World Health Organisation classifies beef, lamb and pork as carcinogenic when eaten in processed form,. Read more...