This document, developed by Vital Strategies, provides policymakers and public health leaders with practical steps on how to implement health taxes, from tax modeling to overcoming industry pushback and strategically communicating with consumers.
Health taxes can save lives and prevent disease by reducing consumption, reducing the burden on healthcare systems, and creating revenue streams for healthcare, education, and other social priorities. It also highlights success stories from Brazil, Ethiopia, and Vietnam.
Recommended citation:
Vital Strategies. (2025). Health Taxes Action Guide: A Road Map for Policymakers. New York: Vital Strategies.