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Pediatric health risks rise from sugar consumption and unverified supplements
Medical professionals are warning parents about the severe health risks associated with improper dietary habits and unverified nutritional advice for children.
In Cambodia, a 14-year-old boy died after consuming carbonated soft drinks as his primary source of hydration for four years. Doctors determined that his kidneys had become fibrotic and lost all filtration function, leading to end-stage renal failure. Similarly, in China, an 8-year-old boy was hospitalized with acute renal failure and cardiovascular complications after frequently consuming milk tea and fast food instead of water.
In Vietnam, cases have emerged where parents follow medical advice from social media groups rather than professionals. One mother reported her 5-year-old daughter suffered from severe constipation and digestive issues after being given unprescribed calcium and D3K2 supplements. Doctors noted that such excessive supplementation can cause calcium sedimentation in the digestive system and disrupt natural appetite reflexes.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] An 8-year-old boy in Henan, China, developed acute renal failure and cardiovascular complications due to a diet high in milk tea and fast food. giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 14-year-old boy in Cambodia died after consuming carbonated soft drinks as his primary water source for four years, leading to end-stage renal failure. afamily.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The World Health Organization recommends limiting free sugar intake to below 10% of total daily energy consumption. giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 5-year-old girl in Vietnam suffered constipation and abdominal pain after her mother administered unprescribed calcium and D3K2 supplements based on social media advice.