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Adults: Soft drink consumption (%)

Level State10 years

Definition

Proportion of the population age 15 years and older who consumed a sugar-sweetened soft drink during the previous day or night. Sugarsweetened soft drinks include soda, energy drinks, and sports drinks.

Interpretation

Sugar-sweetened soft drinks are a large source of free sugars; WHO recommends added sugars be limited to less than 10% of total energy. Excessive consumption may increase the risk of overweight and obesity and diet-related noncommunicable diseases.

Data source

Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics - Household Budget Survey (POF) microdata: https://www.ibge.gov.br/estatisticas/sociais/saude/24786-pesquisa-de-orcamentos-familiares-2.html

LevelPeriodicity
State10 years