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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ella Pickover

Thousands of tooth extractions prevented thanks to sugar tax, say researchers

PA Wire

The introduction of sugar tax on soft drinks led to a reduction in the number of children who needed rotten teeth removing, according to a study.

The soft drinks industry levy may have prevented thousands of children needing to have their teeth pulled out, academics found.

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