Although tobacco use has decreased, it is the leading cause of death in the United States. Implementing a combination of policy changes including clean indoor air laws, higher per-pack taxes, and cessation efforts are proven to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
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August 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Sweetened drinks are a primary source of added dietary sugar for children. Drinks obtained at school in “competitive venues”—outside of the federally reimbursable school meal program—significantly contribute to student caloric intake. These research ...
November 1, 2010 | Journal Article
A new study finds that almost half of the nation's public elementary school students could buy unhealthy beverages such as sodas, sports drinks and higher-fat milk during the 2008-09 school year. The problem is most severe in the South where obesity rates are highest.
April 1, 2010 | Journal Article
New study finds that current soda tax rates don't deter consumption.
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invests in research aimed at reducing childhood obesity. This study investigated associations between soda taxes and body mass index (BMI) in 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students in the period 1997-2006.