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Cheaper drinks will see a rise in noncommunicable diseases and injuries
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Cheaper drinks will see a rise in noncommunicable diseases and injuries
WHO urges governments to unlock health taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives and raise revenue
13 January 2026
News release
Geneva
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