Authors
Michelle Eykelenboom, Maartje M Van Stralen, Margreet R Olthof, Linda J Schoonmade, Ingrid HM Steenhuis, Carry M Renders, PEN Consortium Joerg Meerpohl
Publication date
2019/12
Source
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Volume
16
Pages
1-19
Publisher
BioMed Central
Description
Background
Taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), as a component of a comprehensive strategy, has emerged as an apparent effective intervention to counteract the rising prevalence of overweight and obesity. Insight into the political and public acceptability may help adoption and implementation in countries with governments that are considering an SSBs tax. Hence, we aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize the existing qualitative and quantitative literature on political and public acceptability of an SSBs tax.
Methods
Four electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science) were searched until November 2018. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Qualitative studies were analyzed using a thematic synthesis. Quantitative …
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