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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Astana, January 24 /Xinhua/ — Kazakh authorities are strengthening measures to reduce excessive sugar consumption amid rising non-communicable diseases and persistently high consumption of sugary foods, the Kazinform news agency reported on Saturday, citing data from the Bureau of National Statistics and relevant agencies.
According to official information, the average annual consumption of sugar and confectionery products in the country in 2025 was 43.1 kg per capita, which is 2-4 times higher than the World Health Organization's recommendations and has remained virtually unchanged over the past five years.
According to the National Scientific Center for Health Development, in 2024, overweight was recorded in 58.6% of the adult population, including 22.4% with obesity, and the incidence of diabetes among adolescents increased by 21%.
In response to these challenges, Kazakhstan is implementing a set of measures within the framework of the Code "On Public Health and the Healthcare System" and the Concept for the Development of Healthcare until 2026. Educational institutions have banned the sale of sugar-containing and energy drinks, and from January 1, 2025, restrictions on the sale of energy drinks to persons under 21 years of age will be in effect.
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