Consumption of carbonated soft drinks among young adolescents aged 12 to 15 years in 53 low-and middle-income countries

L. Yang, P. Bovet, Y. Liu, M. Zhao, C. Ma, Y. Liang and B. Xi

American Journal of Public Health, 2017, vol. 107, issue 7, 1095-1100

Abstract: Objectives. To compare consumption of carbonated soft drinks among young adolescents in 53 low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods. We used 2009 to 2013 Global School-based Student Health Survey data to assess 137 449 young adolescents aged 12 to 15 years with available data (via a standardized questionnaire) on frequency of carbonated soft drink consumption. Results. Overall, young adolescents reported having consumed carbonated soft drinks 1.39 times per day (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.26, 1.51), and 54.3% of adolescents reported consuming a carbonated soft drink at least once per day. Frequency (times per day) varied greatly across countries, ranging from 0.52 (95% CI = 0.43, 0.60) in Kiribati to 2.39 (95% CI = 2.25, 2.53) in Suriname. Conclusions.Ourdata confirmthat consumption of carbonated soft drinks is frequentamong young adolescents in LMICs.Ourfindings highlight the need for interventions in these countries to reduce adolescents' carbonated soft drink consumption.

Date: 2017
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