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NC DHHS Division of Public Health

Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Consumption Among Adults in NC: Percent of Adults (Total) reporting consumption of one or more SSBs per day

Current Value

32.2%

2023

Definition

Story Behind the Curve

Over recent years, the state's total adult, self-reported, daily consumption (one or more) of sugar-sweetened beverages hovered between 29.8% (in 2021) and 36.8% (in 2022). The rate was 32.9% in 2015 and 32.2% in 2023.

Indicator Notes

Definition:

The percent of adults self-reporting consumption of one or more sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) per day.

Why is this Important?

Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is directly linked to obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and dental problems. Obesity is one of the largest contributors to morbidity and mortality in the United States (for both youth and adults). To address rising obesity rates among all age groups. recent public health efforts strive to decrease SSB consumption among the population. [HNC 2030]

Additional Information:

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is a random telephone survey of state residents aged 18 and older. The survey collects information on health behaviors and preventive health practices related to the leading causes of death and disability.     [NC SCHS]

Further Information and Links:

https://schs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/units/stat/brfss/https://www.cdc.gov/brfss/index.html

https://schs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/data/brfss/2023/nc/all/SSBNC2030.html

https://www.cdc.gov/brfss/index.html

HNC-REPORT-FINAL-Spread2.pdf

 

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