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Sugar tax may prevent millions of dental procedures, study suggests (www.abc.net.au)
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Health experts have thrown their support behind the proposal, which aligns with long-standing recommendations from the World Health Organization.

Researchers suggest money generated from the proposed tax could be used to strengthen oral health services, improving access and cutting costs at the dentist.

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[–] [S] 2 points 11 hours ago

There are studies on carbonic acid in soft drinks. I know because your comment sparked me into looking it up.

As far as I'm concerned, another reason to not drink carbonated drinks. Better and cheaper to filter water at home and take your own bottle with you.

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