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September 10, 2025Open Access

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Taxation Plan in Indonesia: Call for Political Commitment

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RSRisyad Abiyyu SiregarFQFona QorinaAKAyers Gilberth Ivano Kalaij

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Overview

Commentary highlights challenges in SSB taxation in Indonesia, pointing to political commitment as key for public health.

Key Points

  • Implementing SSB taxation could reduce consumption patterns linked to obesity and diabetes.
  • Despite prior legislative efforts, challenges from industry lobbying have hindered effective SSB taxation.
  • Strategic steps for policy advancement include stakeholder engagement and robust enforcement mechanisms.
  • Allocating excise tax revenue to public health initiatives is essential for impactful policy outcomes.

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Siregar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23b4ab210217d64784dc1https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175691977.77415751/v1
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