# Adolescent kidney failure linked to sugary drink consumption

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/adolescent-kidney-failure-linked-to-sugary-drink-consumption
> Updated: 2026-10-05T00:25:05.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Reports have emerged regarding severe kidney failure in adolescents linked to the excessive consumption of sugary beverages.

In Henan, China, a 14-year-old boy suffered a 98% loss of kidney function and entered a coma after consuming fast food and two to three large cups of bubble tea daily, often using the drinks as his primary source of liquid instead of water. 

In Prey Veng, Cambodia, a 14-year-old boy died from kidney failure after consuming bottled sodas as his primary source of hydration for four years. Medical examinations confirmed that both kidneys suffered extensive damage, including severe fibrosis and total loss of function.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Cambodian teenager dies from kidney failure linked to soda consumption

A 14-year-old boy in Cambodia died from severe kidney failure after consuming carbonated soft drinks as his primary source of hydration for four years.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cambodian-teenager-dies-from-kidney-failure-linked-to-soda-consumption

### 2026-09-27: Teenager suffers 98% kidney loss due to excessive bubble tea consumption

A 14-year-old boy in China has lost 98% of his kidney function due to acute kidney failure linked to excessive daily consumption of bubble tea and fast food.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teenager-suffers-98-kidney-loss-due-to-excessive-bubble-tea-consumption

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