Uganda, S.Africa lead rise in consumption of sugary drinks amid rising health concerns
This alarming trend can be attributed to several factors, including the globalisation of food markets, aggressive marketing strategies targeting children and adolescents. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK
The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) has surged alarmingly among children and adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa, marking a critical public health challenge.
A recent global study published by the BMJ-British Medical Association, on August 7, reveals that between 1990 and 2018, the intake of SSBs in this region increased by 106 percent, the highest rise observed globally.
