International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. 05/Sep/2022;35(5):593-5.
Daily Consumption of Soft Drinks and Cardiovascular Risk in Adolescents
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes a group of diseases that affect the heart. These are considered a major public health problem and remain one of the main diseases of the 21st century due to their high morbidity and mortality. CVDs have also been appearing themselves more often even in childhood and adolescence.
Among the factors associated with the increase in the prevalence of CVD are the increase in physical inactivity and reduced physical activity, as well as inadequate eating habits, such as a high intake of ultraprocessed foods, long intervals between meals, and a low consumption of fruits and vegetables, common especially among adolescents. The short and long-term effects of such behaviors are worrisome, as they contribute to fat mass gain, risk factors for Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs), responsible for 70% of annual deaths, representing an important cause of morbidity during adolescence.
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