This is nationwide, apparently. This is just the infographic that the Nottingham council put out

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  • NastyNative@mander.xyz
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    3 months ago

    Sodium ( salt ) consumption deaths are not even 2M world wide per year. Sugar consumption deaths are 185 M a year world wide. The human body can handle natural sugars because of fiber. Sugars stick to the fibers of a fruit and help you digest it. When you drink a coke your body is like WTF is this! So processed sugar is the correct term.

          • ClimateChangeAnxiety [he/him, they/them]
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            3 months ago

            Honestly I have no strong opinion on vice taxes, you’re absolutely right that they’re regressive taxes but also from what I understand they do work? And ultimately I do agree with the goal of having people drink and smoke less.

            With the sugar sodas one though, there is a very easy alternative, since sodas with artificial sweeteners don’t have the tax.