The Federal Ministry of Health, civil society organisations (CSO) and other agencies have called for increased taxation on Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs)
She expressed concern over the trend of overconsumption of SSB among adolescents which can lead to childhood obesity and negative health consequences in adulthood.
“Nigeria loses a lot of money annually to the loss of productivity due to NCDs and incur cost on treatment and management of these chronic diseases.” She added.
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