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University of Alberta

Hidden Costs of Sugar

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Researchers estimate the cost of excess sugar consumption in Canada is $5 billion in health-care expenses related to chronic disease, and urge governments to use taxation, subsidies and education to change Canadians’ eating habits.

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University of Alberta School of Public Health

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