Sugary drinks could increase risk of bowel cancer
Is high SSB consumption linked to increased risk of bowel cancer? GettyImages/petrenkod Fresh research suggests high consumption of sugar sweetened beverages is associated with a higher risk of early-onset colon colorectal cancer in women.
Rates of early-onset bowel cancer are on the rise in multiple geographies, including the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and some parts of Europe and Asia.
While experts don’t know what is causing this increase, previous research has suggested associations with poor diet – notably the overconsumption of rich foods in the Western Diet.
It may not be all about fatty foods, however. Given consumption of sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) has been associated with other diseases, including type 2 diabetes, researchers have decided to put them under the spotlight.