Cambodia bans energy drinks at schools; govt says main reason for rise in diabetes among school kids


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PHNOM PENH (Xinhua): Cambodia on Tuesday banned energy drinks at schools as the South-East Asian country has seen a significant rise in diabetes among young people.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron said the move was aimed at preventing the risk of non-communicable diseases, especially diabetes, which was caused by the consumption of sugary and energy drinks.

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