Studies suggest drinking soda might slightly increase cancer risk, but the evidence isn't very strong and the actual number of extra cancer cases would be very small. It's hard to be sure because the studies have limitations.

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Association of soft drinks and 100% fruit juice consumption with risk of cancer: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies

Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

2023 May 15

The study looked at soft drinks and cancer and found that while there might be small increases in risk, the evidence isn't very strong and the real-world impact is tiny, just like the claim says.

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Association of soft drinks and 100% fruit juice consumption with risk of cancer: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies

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DOI: 10.1186/s12966-023-01459-5

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