Health policy victory is sweet in Barbados

Sugary drinks are a major driver of the global epidemic of chronic conditions like obesity and diabetes.

One way to keep consumption under control is through fiscal policies like taxes on these health harming beverages. Francine Charles from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados was at the frontline of the effort to move the Barbados sugary drinks tax increase forward. In this interview, she explains how they did it and how they are now working to see the implementation of diverse healthy food policies to reduce chronic disease and build a healthier population.

Published on: 2 September 2022