Myanamr Health Research Registration 2023; 35(1-3): 57-64.
DOI:
Sugar Sweetened Beverages Consumption Patterns among Medical Students from Yangon and Magway
Kyae Mhon Htwe1*, Soe Minn Htway2, Myo Myo Aye1, Kyaw Kyaw Khaing1, Thiri Tun1 and Win Maw Tun1
Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal, 2023; 35(1-3):57-64
ABSTRACTSugar-sweetened beverages (SBB) consumption has
risen significantly worldwide. Medical students will have their opportunity to
raise the awareness of public
concerning their dietary habits, including reducing sugar consumption, and
preventing and managing chronic diseases.
In recent decades, sugar sweetened beverages consumption has risen signifi-cantly worldwide with consumption, among people over 18 years of age, increasedfrom 9.5 gallons per person in 1995 to 11.4 gallons per person in 2010.1 Sugar sweetened beverages (SSB) consist of any drinks that contain added sugars.2
This cross-sectional study was conducted at University of Medicine 1,
Yangon (UM1) which is situated at the downtown area of Yangon City and at the
University of Medicine (Magway) which is situated at the outskirt area of
Magway City in the central region of Myanmar (UMMgy).
This study reveals SSB consumption patterns in medical students attending at two selected medical universities in Myanmar. Results indicated that 10.6% of students reported drinking SSBs daily.
Authors would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the Director General and Board of Directors from Department of Medical Research, Rectors, Pro-rectors, Professors and Staff of UM1 and UMMgy, Dr. Myitzu Tin Oung, Dr. Naing Lin Aung, and all participants.
The authors declare that they have no competing interests
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