Public health experts believe soda helped drive American obesity rates to among the highest in the world. The U.S. spent an estimated $190 billion treating obesity-related conditions in 2012. Diabetes rates have almost tripled over the past three decades, while sugary beverage consumption doubled.
Sugary Sodas on the Decline?
• By Ronnie Cohen (Reuters Health)
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