Soft Drinks Now Cheaper Than Water in Many Countries
Cheaper soda is likely to lead to higher rates of obesity, diabetes and cancer worldwide, according to a new report from the CDC and American Cancer Society.
It’s well known that consuming sugar-sweetened beverages is bad for your health. Regularly guzzling drinks such as soda is a surefire way to put on weight, increasing risk for chronic and fatal medical conditions such as diabetes and some cancers. But as more people worldwide adopt a Western diet, soda is becoming a staple in many countries of all socioeconomic levels. A new study just published in the Center’s for Disease Control and Prevention’s Preventing Chronic Diseases finds the demand is turning these drinks into a mainstay in many developing economies where income is rising. As a result, sugar-sweetened beverages are more plentiful and affordable.
