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The generation raised on sugar rations – and what their health reveals 70 years later

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From blood pressure to ageing, research suggests the first 1,000 days of sugar exposure could leave a decades-long mark on health They were born into a Britain still recovering from the hardships of war.

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  • From blood pressure to ageing, research suggests the first 1,000 days of sugar exposure could leave a decades-long mark on health They were born into a Britain still recovering from the hardships of war.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:35 UTC.

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