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flag England recommends "fat tax" on junk food to fight childhood obesity, targeting urban areas.

flag England's Chief Medical Officer, Sir Chris Whitty, recommends a "fat tax" on junk food to combat childhood obesity, particularly in urban areas. flag His report highlights that healthy food is nearly twice as expensive as unhealthy options, affecting low-income families most. flag Whitty suggests implementing a tax on high-sugar and high-salt products, setting healthy food sales targets for businesses, and making it mandatory for companies to report on their food sales. flag The report also calls for reduced exposure to junk food advertising, especially in poorer regions.

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