Rising temperatures may be fuelling a global sugar habit


By AGENCY

A person eats ice cream in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hotter days could be one factor nudging people to grab cooling sugary drinks or a few scoops of ice cream, according to a study. Photo: AP

People consuming more sugary drinks and ice cream on warmer days, particularly those with less money could pose a growing threat to health as climate change drives up temperatures, new research warned.

Sugar is a major contributor to serious health problems such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease, yet consumption of the sweet additive has surged across the world in recent decades.

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