Health of Victorians at risk because of high soft drink demand

About 12% of Victorian adults consume soft drinks every day, contributing to significant levels of tooth decay and erosion.

The largest soft drink 'habits' are in Mildura, Colac and the Pyrenees with almost 20% of people drinking soft drink every day.

These figures come from 79 comprehensive oral health profiles, created by Dental Health Services Victoria in partnership with local governments, which have been released by the Rethink Sugary Drink campaign. (The Australian Dental Association supports this campaign.)

Besides tooth decay, consumption of sugary drinks is associated with a range of serious health issues including weight gain and obesity, which are risk factors for diabetes, heart disease and cancer.