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Taxing sugary drinks is a step to tackling disease
News, Daniel Kertesz, Published on 12/11/2016
» The Ministry of Public Health is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, also known as sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). This move has been controversial. It shouldn't be.
Breastfeeding law will help babies
News, Daniel Kertesz, Published on 05/08/2016
» One of the most important decisions an expectant mother will make is whether to breastfeed her baby. It is critical that both women and their health practitioners have access to accurate, scientific, evidence-based information to guide them when making this decision. The current marketing by baby food companies, which is often promotional in nature, puts this process at risk.
A sugar tax is not the answer to obesity
News, Chayada Bhadrakom, Published on 15/06/2016
» A government plan to impose a tax on sugary drinks, as a price mechanism to lead people to cut back on consuming sweetened beverages and reduce the health risks posed by unhealthy dietary habits, may not be helpful if implemented as a stand-alone measure.
Sugar tax just a quick fix
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 30/05/2016
» The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced two weeks ago the biggest overhaul of the country's food nutrition labels in more than two decades. One big change will be the addition of a line for "added sugar" below the line for total sugar.
Toxic kitchen of the world
News, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2016
» Thailand has positioned itself, proudly, as the "kitchen of the world". Alas, famous Thai foods, our precious culinary heritage and its potential to contribute to the country's growth and development will come to naught if authorities do not wake up and take serious action on food safety. Two recent findings should give state agencies, especially those concerned with food safety and public health, a serious jolt.
Sugar tax a sweet and sour dish
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 02/05/2016
» One of my favourite songs is I Want Some Sugar in My Bowl, a very sultry piece of music sung by the late Nina Simone. The music reminds me that humans cannot live without sweet indulgences in life because we need sweetness deep down in our souls.
How to beat the diabetes epidemic
News, Published on 07/04/2016
» The greatest threats to public health are far from shocking or contagious. They are familiar and common. Globally, non-communicable diseases such as cancer, hypertension and asthma account for 38 million deaths per year. Of these diseases, diabetes -- a condition often the result of excess bodyweight and physical inactivity -- is expected to increase rapidly to become the world's seventh largest killer by 2030. Though this seldom makes headlines, and is as confronting to our vanity as it is our health, the implications are alarming. By preventing and managing diabetes, we can, however, defy expectations and chart a different reality. This is a life and death battle that we must all sign up to.
Lame duck Abhisit
News, Postbag, Published on 28/01/2016
» Re: "Sacking Sukhumbhand is no help to the Democrats", (Opinion, Jan 25).
Dark side of cosmetics industry is beyond the pale
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 16/01/2016
» Last week, a Thai cosmetics company called Seoul Secret launched a new beauty product, Snowz, and got locally famous Thai actress Cris Horwang to appear in the promotional video. She starts out white, and explains: “In my world there is tough competition. If I don’t take care of myself, everything I have built, the whiteness I have invested in, could be gone.”
Prevention is better
News, Postbag, Published on 06/01/2016
» UN statistics reveal that 79% of the 12,000 plus homicides taking place on average every year in Thailand are carried out with guns. Add to this more than 20,000 road fatalities per year and 545 killed annually due to the conflict in the deep South seems a mere drop in the blood bucket. But much of this needless horror is preventable. A close look at developed nations proves this. Progress in Thailand can be measured in these simple numbers. How many are dying needlessly every day due to preventable causes like dengue fever, diabetes, heart disease, pneumonia, drunk driving, speeding, failure to wear a helmet, illegal weapons, bombs, drug overdoses, and so many more? One might hope the government would try an ounce of prevention when faced with these staggering statistics if it’s goal truly is to restore happiness for the people.