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Sweet Drinks Fuel 1.2M Cardiovascular Cases Annually

2/6/2025

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Sugary drinks are more than just a guilty pleasure; they contribute to nearly 10% of new type 2 diabetes cases and 1.2 million cardiovascular disease cases each year. With developing nations, particularly in Latin America, bearing the brunt of this crisis, experts urge immediate action through taxes and awareness campaigns to protect public health.

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Sugary drinks are more than just a guilty pleasure; they contribute to nearly 10% of new type 2 diabetes cases and 1.2 million cardiovascular disease cases each year. With developing nations, particularly in Latin America, bearing the brunt of this crisis, experts urge immediate action through taxes and awareness campaigns to protect public health.