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Sugary drinks are deadlier than you think.
A recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are linked to over 3 million new cases of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases annually worldwide.
Researchers analyzed data from 184 countries, including the U.S., U.K., China, India, South Africa, and Spain, and found that approximately 9.8% of new type 2 diabetes cases and 3.1% of cardiovascular diseases globally in 2020 were attributable to SSB consumption.
Moreover, 340,000 deaths were linked to SSB-related diabetes and heart diseases.
Sugary drinks are beverages with added sugar and at least 50 calories per 8oz., News Nation pointed out. These include sodas, fruit drinks, energy drinks, and coffee.
According to the Coca-Cola Company, an 8oz. can of its cola has 26g of sugar and 100 calories--about 6.5 teaspoons of sugar. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 100 calories of sugar per day for American women and 150 cal for men.
Health experts emphasize that sugar-packed beverages contribute to weight gain and metabolic imbalances, significantly increasing the risks for chronic conditions.
In several countries, public health interventions, like taxation and advertising restrictions on sugary drinks, are being advocated to curb these risks.
In the U.S., 38 million live with diabetes--that's 1 in 10 people. In adults, type 2 diabetes makes up 90-95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes.
As for heart disease, it is the leading cause of death for men and women. Data from the CDC shows that in 2022, 702,880 deaths were attributed to heart disease--that is 1 in every 5 deaths.
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