Publications

Here you will find some interesting publications, studies, articles, reports and analysis on and around the topic of drinking water. The contents published here serve as information only and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the project group.

Sweet drinks/Energy drinks

Mullee, Amy et al: Association Between Soft Drink Consumption and Mortality in 10 European Countries, JAMA Internal Medicine (3.9.2019), link

Luger, Maria et al: Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Weight Gain in Children and Adults: A Systematic Review from 2013 to 2015 and a Comparison with Previous Studies, Obesity facts 2017;10:674-693, pdf There is evidence that sugar sweetened beverage has adverse effects on body weight gain or obesity indices in children and adults. Urgent policy action is needed.

Hawkes Corinna: The Worldwide Battle Against Soft Drinks in Schools, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2010; 38(4)457-461, link

WHO Europe: Factsheet on oral health and sugar intake. 2018 http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/365850/oral-health-2018-eng.pdf

Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung: Kinder und Jugendliche: Übermäßiger Konsum von Energy Drinks erhöht Gesundheitsrisiko für Herz und Kreislauf, Stellungnahme 27.5.2019

Grasser, E.K. et al: Energy Drinks and Their Impact on the Cardiovascular System: Potential Mechanisms. Adv Nutr. 2016 Sep 15;7(5):950-60

Water drinking & Health

Popkin Barry M. et al: Water, Hydration and Health, Nutr Rev. 2010 Aug; 68(8): 439–458. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2908954/