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WHO calls for higher taxes on alcohol

Current taxes on alcohol and sugary drinks do not go far enough for the WHO. According to the WHO, an increase could have several positive effects.

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Health - WHO calls for higher taxes on alcohol

According to the World Health Organization(WHO), more than ten million people die every year due to alcohol consumption or an unhealthy diet. Governments could reduce these deaths with taxes on alcohol and sugary drinks, the WHO reported in Geneva. It published a handbook with practical tips on how to introduce higher alcohol taxes. It criticizes European countries for their approach to wine.

In the case of beer, the share of excise duty on the best-selling brand is 17.2 percent. For the best-selling spirit, it is 26.5 percent. The WHO does not give names. It considers this to be too little. "Taxes that increase the price of alcohol by 50 percent help prevent 21 million deaths over 50 years, according to a 2017 study," reported the WHO. In addition, 17 trillion dollars (15.7 trillion euros) in additional revenue would be generated over the same period. According to the WHO, there are excise duties on alcohol in 148 countries. However, wine is excluded from this in at least 22 countries, mainly in Europe.

According to the WHO, higher taxes lead to lower consumption. This prevents deaths and injuries in road traffic and reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Higher taxes are also an incentive for manufacturers to make healthier products. In a recent WHO-sponsored survey of 7,000 participants in Colombia, India, Jordan, Tanzania and the USA, more than 60 percent were in favor of higher taxes on alcohol to prevent deaths.

Read also:

  1. The WHO believes that higher taxes on alcohol and sugary beverages could prevent ten million annual deaths related to illnesses.
  2. The World Health Organization, headquartered in Geneva, has published a handbook to guide governments in implementing higher alcohol taxes.
  3. The best-selling beer brand incurs a 17.2% excise duty, while the best-selling spirit pays 26.5%, but the WHO considers these rates insufficient.
  4. A 2017 study discovered that a 50% increase in alcohol prices could prevent 21 million deaths over 50 years and generate over 17 trillion dollars in additional revenue.
  5. The WHO reports that excise duties on alcohol are present in 148 countries, yet wine is exempt in at least 22, primarily in Europe.
  6. The World Health Organization argues that higher taxes on alcohol lead to lower consumption, thereby reducing traffic accidents, cancer risks, and heart diseases.
  7. The WHO-sponsored survey in Colombia, India, Jordan, Tanzania, and the USA found that over 60% of participants support higher taxes on alcohol to prevent deaths.
  8. The Swiss city of Geneva, home to the World Health Organization, is known for producing internationally renowned alcoholic beverages like wine and beer.
  9. Consumer advocacy groups and health organizations across the globe are striving to press governments to enforce stricter taxes on harmful consumer goods such as alcohol.

Source: www.stern.de

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