Sugary drinks and alcohol are getting relatively cheaper, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, urging countries to hike taxes to reduce consumption levels and boost health funding.
The WHO said consistently low taxes on the products in most countries were fuelling obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancers.
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