2024-08-20 14:27:00
In the heart of Mexico, the city of Chiapas stands out for a surprising peculiarity: its residents consume more Coca-Cola than anywhere else on the planet. This addiction to soda, which is sold at a lower price than water, is so deep that the soft drink has become a central part of daily life, from cultural festivities to religious rituals.
This phenomenon, which has been going on for over fifty years, has had a significant impact on the health of the inhabitants, despite attempts by local authorities to replace alcoholic drinks with Coca-Cola. In this article, we explore the impact of this excessive consumption on the community and the challenges it faces in freeing itself from this addiction.
Record Consumption: Chiapas Leads the Ranking
According to an online report, the people of Chiapas city in Mexico consume more Coca-Cola than anyone else on this planet and are addicted to this drink. Each person in this city drinks about 2.2 liters of Coca-Cola per day. In fact, this soft drink is available in this city at a lower price than water. The people use this drink to keep their body hydrated and most of them do not realize that they are addicted to this drink.
Lower Price, High Addiction: Why Coca-Cola Is Cheaper Than Water
The Coca-Cola Company opened its way in this city more than fifty years ago, and people use this drink for all their cultural and religious occasions, not being able to imagine life without it. Since the 1960s, local and religious authorities have obtained the rights to distribute Coca-Cola and Pepsi in Chiapas, replacing alcoholic beverages. They have also considered Coca-Cola as a symbol of spiritual power, a miraculous dose and healing in religious celebrations.
The Soda Factory: A Water Consumer and a Source of Aggressive Advertising
The situation was made worse when a soda factory opened in the area, and the heavy advertising encouraged the town to drink more Coca-Cola. At the time, the factory was using 300,000 gallons of water a day to produce soda, while the town’s residents could only get clean water a few times a week. Studies show that Coca-Cola is given to children as young as one to two years old, and even to those as young as six months old.
The Impact on Health: From Tooth Decay to Diabetes
Unfortunately, the people of this city suffer from tooth decay and diabetes, with 3,000 people dying each year from the disease. Despite these risks, weaning themselves off Coca-Cola seems like an impossible mission for these people.
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