Prime minister David Cameron has said that the government will consider introducing a tax to tackle Britain’s growing obesity levels.
Denmark recently became the first country in the world to impose a ‘fat tax’ on unhealthy foods. The tax was approved as part of a goal to increase the average life expectancy of Danes. There is now a surcharge of 16 kroner (£1.85) for every kilogram of saturated fat in a product.“I think it is something we should look at,” Mr Cameron said. “I am worried about the costs to the health service, and the fact that some people are going to have shorter lives than their parents.”
