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Sugar, poverty and taxation
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Apr 13, 2016

Sugar, poverty and taxation

by Charlie Davison
As social scientists, we can bring a unique perspective to a debate dominated by politicians, ‘food campaigners’, public health and industry. I don’t know if self-appointed sugar experts Jamie Oliver (TV chef) and George Osbourne (political chancellor) have a lot... More…
Room for improvement?
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Feb 3, 2016

Room for improvement?

by Catherine Will
A couple of weeks ago Sasha Scambler wrote on this blog about public health interest in digital devices and the launch of a free ‘sugar app’ in the UK in time for the season of new resolutions. The app uses... More…

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