date:Jul 15, 2015
The British Medical Association (BMA) is calling for 20% extra tax on sugary drinks to reduce obesity in the UK.
BMA's 'Food for thought' report said that tax should be introduced on all sugar-sweetened beverages, which will increase the price by around 20%.
BMA says the extra tax will help to decrease the number of obese people in the country by about 180,000 people and the money generated can be used to provide subsidy on fruits and vegetables for poor people.
BMA has recommended that regul