Inequities in sugary drink- related diseases by race/ ethnicity and income

Introduction: The burden of disease associated with sugary drinks is inequitably distributed across socioeconomic and racial/ethnic groups. This brief describes the variation in key health outcomes associated with consumption of sugary drinks across racial/ethnic and income groups in the United States. These data can inform messaging about taxes and tax revenue allocations to support solutions that promote health equity.

  • Erika Jones-Clary
    published this page in Research Briefs 2020-01-28 13:52:58 -0800

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