Two Mayo Clinic doctors say raising "sin taxes" on tobacco and alcoholic beverages, and imposing them on sugary drinks and fatty foods, would improve public health. The money raised could subsidize care for the uninsured, pay for Medicare and Medicaid, build public health infrastructure or fund other health initiatives, the doctors say.
Mayo Clinic docs say 'sin taxes' could improve public health
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