Health risks of soft drinks.

Soft drinks have a high content of sugar and calories, and drinking too much of them can make you gain weight and increase your risk of diabetes and heart disease. In addition, there is a possibility that acids in these drinks erode tooth enamel, leading to tooth decay and cavities. Despite the labeling and health initiatives, especially among young people, soft drink consumption is nevertheless on the rise. I think it is up to us as a society to confront this problem and take action to lower the consumption of these harmful drinks.

Implementing a tax on soft drinks akin to the one on tobacco goods might be one answer. In addition to reducing consumption, this...