Availability and advertising of sugar sweetened beverages in South African public primary schools following a voluntary pledge by a major beverage company: a mixed methods study
Agnes Erzse, Nicola Christofides, Nicholas Stacey, Kelsey Lebard, Louise Foley, Karen Hofman
Abstract
: Though we were unable to examine SSB availability before and after the pledge, our findings provide some preliminary evidence that voluntary pledges by commercial entities are not sufficient to remove SSBs and advertisements from schools. Mandatory regulations coupled with in-depth engagement with schools may be an avenue to pursue in the future.
Topics & Concepts
PledgeThematic analysisBusinessAuditSocioeconomic statusAdvertisingQualitative researchMarketingEnvironmental healthMedicinePolitical scienceSociologyAccountingPopulationSocial scienceLawObesity, Physical Activity, DietPoverty, Education, and Child Welfare