Cornell University: Soda tax reduces consumption among boys

Taxes on soda reduce consumption by boys but not girls, according to a new study of more than 11,000 adolescents.Taxes on soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are levied by governments to reduce consumption and prevent obesity while raisin

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