Consumption Patterns Revealed
In 2025, one in ten individuals aged 15 or older in Madeira consumed sugary drinks daily. This proportion was higher than the national level of 7.9% recorded across Portugal.
In Madeira, 35.6 % of residents never consume sugary beverages. Meanwhile, 26.0 % drink them less than once per week.
One and three times weekly covers 18.5 % of the population. Another 6.7 % drink them between four and six times per week.
The daily consumption pattern reveals notable gender differences. Specifically, 13.1 % of men and 7.2 % of women drink sugary beverages every day. Analysis by age shows older groups are less likely to consume these drinks.
Among residents aged 65-74, 53.0 % never drink sugary beverages. For those 85 or older, this figure rises to 51.5 %. The data comes from the National Health Survey 2025 (INS 2025).
This survey was conducted by the Direção Regional (DREM). It examined health determinants including physical activity, food consumption, and tobacco use among residents aged 15 and older.
Source: estatistica.madeira.gov.pt
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