New study reveals sugary drink trouble

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A new study revealed this week at the American Heart Association show sugar-sweetened drinks may be more dangerous than some thought.

The research that originated by the 2010 Global Burden of Diseases Study shows 180,000 people die annually world-wide of problems involving over-consumption of sugary beverages. In the United States, 25,000 deaths annually are linked to the drinks.

Sugar-sweetened sodas, sports drinks and fruit drinks were included in the research. Seventy-eight percent of the deaths happened in low and  middle-income countries.

The cause for concern is that the drinks often add body weight which can lead to heart disease. Another problem is that the more sugar a person drinks the more insulin is used by the body. That often brings about concern for diabetes.