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Trade agreements have health consequences

Brexit may compromise diet-related health in the United Kingdom — but the risks could be mitigated with trade agreements, subsidy reform and nutrition policy.

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Matthews, A. Trade agreements have health consequences. Nat Food 2, 458 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-021-00308-7

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