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Stakeholder analysis of the deliberation of an increase to the excise tax on sweetened beverages in Mexico.
- Source :
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Salud publica de Mexico [Salud Publica Mex] 2021 May 03; Vol. 63 (3 May-Jun), pp. 436-443. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 May 03. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Objective: To present the results of a stakeholder analysis used to construct a map of the actors involved in the delib-eration of a proposal to increase the tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) in Mexico from 10 to 20 percent per liter.<br />Materials and Methods: A literature review and in-terviews to key actors were implemented. The analysis of the actors' power and position was made using Policymaker.<br />Results: There was concern for the obesity epidemic among all stakeholders, but little consensus on the way to solve it. Researchers and non-governmental organizations (NGO) support an increase in the tax on SSB, while government officials and industry representatives oppose this measure.<br />Conclusion: Supporters of an increase to the tax on SSB need to build a coalition in order to force government officials to support this policy and successfully confront the soda industry, which has a solid opposing strategy and enormous financial resources to influence public opinion and congressmen.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1606-7916
- Volume :
- 63
- Issue :
- 3 May-Jun
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Salud publica de Mexico
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34098624
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.21149/11762