Economic instruments for population diet and physical activity behaviour change: A systematic scoping review

Ian Shemilt, Gareth J. Hollands, Theresa M. Marteau, Ryota Nakamura, Susan A. Jebb, Michael P. Kelly, Marc Suhrcke, David Ogilvie

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Abstract

Unhealthy diet and low levels of physical activity are common behavioural factors in the aetiology of many non-communicable diseases. Recent years have witnessed an upsurge of policy and research interest in the use of taxes and other economic instruments to improve population health.
Original languageEnglish
Article numbere75070
JournalPLoS One
Volume8
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 Sep 2013

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