A 20 % tax on unprocessed red meat and a 110 % tax on food options across wealthy countries , and a lower tax in poorer countries , would lead to a 220,000 reduction in deaths and raise $ 170bn towards health care every year , according to research from the University of London . Using meat tax revenues to subsidise healthy foods is another idea touted to reduce opposition. The higher price of red meat would also lead to a reduction in meat consumption by two portions a week , saving a further $ 41bn each year in health care costs . The proposed taxes would lead to a 50 % reduction in the consumption of red meat around the world .
A 20 % tax on unprocessed red meat and a 110 % tax on food options across wealthy countries , and a lower tax in poorer countries , would lead to a 220,000 reduction in deaths and raise $ 170bn towards health care every year , according to research from the University of London . The higher price of red meat would also lead to a reduction in meat consumption by two portions a week , saving a further $ 41bn each year in health care costs . The proposed taxes would lead to a 50 % reduction in the consumption of red meat around the world .