Sugary drinks increase the risk of premature death in women

A new study found that soft drinks include soft drinks, non-carbonated beverages, fruit drinks, energy drinks and sports drinks, which increase the risk of premature death.

According to the study published in the journal CIRCULATION, researchers at Harvard University examined data on 80,647 women and 37,716 men who responded to a biennial questionnaire on their way of life.

The study compared women who drank sugary drinks less than once a month, those consuming more than two servings a day – a cup, a bottle or a can – the risk of premature death increased by 63%, while men doing the same thing A 29% increase in risk.

According to the study, the link between sugary drinks and premature death was weak and affected when researchers adjusted lifestyle factors, including dietary factors, physical activity, demographics, and lifestyle changes. family history of type 2 diabetes, but without changing.

The researchers used data from about 38,000 men and 81 American women.

The leading cause of premature death in new research is cardiovascular disease, followed by cancer, mainly colon and breast cancer.

Overall, the consumption of sugary drinks increases the risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease by 31% and cancer by 18% when the group drinks more than two servings a day compared to those who drink less than once a month. .