Supportive of this, but concerned that the claim "proven to work" is vulnerable. Proven to reduce sales, yes. Beyond that?
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Replying to @MerrickPhillip @alikjones
I'd argue that there's sufficient evidence of a link between reduced SSB consumption and obesity reduction...
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...to infer proof of efficacy. Also, a primary aim is simply to cover obesity costs, which is certainly proven
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Replying to @GidMK @alikjones
I'm happy with that, but a radio shock jock will ask: where has a sugar tax resulted in a measured reduction in obesity?
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Replying to @MerrickPhillip @GidMK
It is combined effect of these measures on denormalising behaviours that will have impact, as Grattan report suggests
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Replying to @alikjones @GidMK
1/2 I completely agree, but think that using the word "proven" is risky from a communications perspective.
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2/2 The understanding of "proven" in the general public and media is different from that of scientists
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I think that makes proven better actually. Academic uncertainty makes for poor public messaging
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