Sugary drinks contribute to 180,000 deaths a year

Some of the most popular sugary drinks are contributing to at least 180,000 deaths worldwide per year — the equivalent of one death every three minutes.

Sugary drinks contribute to 180,000 deaths a year

That is according to a Harvard School of Public Health study that examined the medical implications of some of the industry’s most recognisable products.

For decades, it has been widely believed that long-term use of sugary drinks can significantly increase the chances of developing diabetes, heart disease, and some forms of cancer in later life. This is because of the unhealthy nature of the ingredients involved.

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