Despite uncertainty over the potential health benefits, a journal editorial says there's enough supporting evidence 'to move forward with adoption of taxes while continuing to monitor outcomes.'
The study has no data on beverage consumption or obesity rates, but lead author Dr. Christina Roberto of the University of Pennsylvania says the sales decline suggests Philadelphians are drinking less soda and is a promising sign.
The new results are based on sales at nearly 300 supermarkets, big box stores and pharmacies in Philadelphia and its Pennsylvania suburbs. The researchers also looked at Baltimore, which doesn't have a soda tax, for comparison purposes.
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