TIME TO TAX THE SUGARY DRINKS
Abstract
Obesity is a modern epidemic worldwide. In
Pakistan majority of teenagers of all social classes are
near the upper limit or above the required body mass
index. Apart from being a risk factor for cardiovascular
diseases, diabetes mellitus, gout and degenerative
arthritides. It also results in nonalcoholic fatty liver
disease (NAFLD) which can progress to steatohepatitis,
fibrosis, cirrhosis and currently considered a prime
cause of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Improvement in socioeconomic status, lack of
physical activities, sporting and virtual addictions of
teenagers to electronic gadgetry like computer cell
phones and videogames do contribute to weight
gain. But in my opinion the limitless use of high energy
drinks and sugary drinks contribute a lot to weight gain
in teenaged youth. If this trend of weight gain is not
discouraged, then a couple of decades from now we will
have a great burden of obesity related various diseases
which will enhance health spending of the individuals
and nation as a whole
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