Who are the greatest consumers of soft drinks?

A media release issued today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on the findings of the Australian Health Survey highlights the rate of soft drink consumption by teenage and young adult males, compared to the rest of the population.

The findings that 51% of teenage males and 44% of young male adults had consumed soft drink on the day prior to the survey interview is concerning, especially in relation to the high sugar levels and erosive effects of soft drinks. In an effort to increase awareness, the ADA has previously promoted fact sheets about the impact of high sugar and high acid drinks and more recently has supported the Rethink Sugary Drink campaign by providing information on preventing tooth decay and erosion.