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Health News Digest: Do We Need A Soda Tax?

Tee Shiao Eek | Tina Carmillia

03-Sep-18 16:15

Health News Digest:  Do We Need A Soda Tax?

We bring the latest in health news. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad says the government is considering implementing a soda tax to reduce sugar consumption. Will this reduce diabetes rates or will it just give us gas?

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek and Tina Carmillia

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek and Tina Carmillia


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