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Quiet Casualty of Sri Lanka’s Political Crisis: A Sugar Tax

December 3, 2018December 3, 2018MIKE IVESComments Off on Quiet Casualty of Sri Lanka’s Political Crisis: A Sugar Tax
In an effort to increase public support for the disputed prime minister, the government is reducing a tax on sugary drinks that experts say is vital for the country’s health.
Tagged Diabetes, Medicine and Health, Obesity, Politics and Government, Rajapaksa, Mahinda, Soft Drinks, Sri Lanka, Sugar
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