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A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could lead to significant health benefits and cost savings, according to a modeling study. The study suggests that implementing a tax on sugary drinks could reduce the incidence of noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer in Egypt. These diseases are becoming increasingly prevalent in Africa, driven in part by consumption of sugary drinks. The study estimates that such a tax could save the Egyptian healthcare system approximately US$1.8 billion in costs associated with treating these diseases.

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