Excise Taxes as a Policy Lever for Reaching Healthy North Carolina 2030 Targets

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Golden, Shelley D.; Ng, Shu Wen; & Trangenstein, Pamela J. (2022). Excise Taxes as a Policy Lever for Reaching Healthy North Carolina 2030 Targets. North Carolina Medical Journal, 83(4), 253-256.

Abstract

Excise taxes can raise the price of unhealthy products, reducing consumption and associated health risks and costs. Raising state excise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks and allowing local governments to do the same are win-win strategies for achieving three Healthy North Carolina 2030 health behavior targets while increasing state revenues.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.18043/ncm.83.4.253

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year Published

2022

Journal Title

North Carolina Medical Journal

Author(s)

Golden, Shelley D.
Ng, Shu Wen
Trangenstein, Pamela J.

Article Type

Regular

Continent/Country

United States of America

State

North Carolina

ORCiD

Ng - 0000-0003-0582-110X