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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
MIKE IVES
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