Countries that have adopted clear food labels have seen the health benefits. Researchers explain how a new system to alert South African consumers to unhealthy choices was developed.
- Postdoctoral fellow, Johns Hopkins University
The right to free and fair elections may be undermined if political parties cannot campaign due to COVID-19 restrictions by the state.
Governments must take urgent action to prevent noncommunicable diseases from becoming an uncontrollable epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. Sugar-sweetened beverage taxation offers a potential solution.
Implementing a sugar-sweetened beverage tax in all African countries will require sufficient political will and support from civil society.
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It's much easier for people to access fatty, salty food than it is to find healthier options.
Fast-food outlets outnumber healthy food stores in South Africa’s Gauteng province.
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