Sugary drinks increase risk of heart disease in children —Expert
A Gombe-based cardiologist, Dr Abubakar Sani, says excessive consumption of sugary drinks increases risk of cardiovascular diseases in children. He said excessive consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) might predispose children to the risk of heart disease, hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Sani, a consultant cardiologist, Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. He cautioned against excessive consumption of sugary drinks, in view of the prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) linked to consuming such drinks. Sani said more attention needs to be drawn towards the health impact of such drinks on the heart health of children. READ ALSO: Five ways to build consistency daily in your life “Many parents regularly include numerous sugary juices and other SSBs in their children’s school lunch, which are unhealthy for them. “Children consuming too many sugary drinks can also expose them to serio...