Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal
Original Articles :
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

ABSTRACT

Sugar-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.


RESULT
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INTRODUCTION
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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


SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL
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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).


DISCUSSION
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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.


ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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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.


CONFLICT OF INTEREST
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The authors declare that they have no competing interests


REFERENCES
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1.       World Health Organization. Guideline: Sugar intake for adults and children, WHO, Geneva, 2015.

2.       Rangan A, Hector D, Louie J & Gill T. Soft drinks, weight status and health: Health professionals updates. NSW Centre for Public Health Nutrition, Sydney, 2009.

3.       Basu S, McKee M, Galea G & Stuckler D. Relationship of soft drink consumption to global overweight, obesity, and diabetes:
A cross-national analysis of 75 countries. American Journal of Public Health 2013; 103(11): 2071-2077.