Public acceptability of a sugar-sweetened beverages tax and its associated factors in the Netherlands

Abstract Background Public acceptability of a sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) tax is important for governments in the decision-making process. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the level of public acceptability of an SSBs tax and its associated factors. Methods Dutch adults representative of the Dutch population for age, sex, educational level and location (n = 500) completed an online self-administered questionnaire. The acceptability of an SSBs tax was measured on a 7-point Likert scale. Associations between acceptability and sociodemographic factors, body mass inde... Mehr ...