Between 2013 and 2015, there has been some upward movement in the percentage of people who access social networks across many emerging countries. This is especially the case in China, where 63% of internet users report using social networking in 2015, up from 48% in 2013.
Background. 1  Carbonated beverage consumption has been linked with diabetes, hypertension, and kidney stones, all risk factors for chronic kidney disease. Cola beverages, in particular, contain phosphoric acid and have been associated with urinary changes that promote kidney stones.
Drinking soda does not cause kidney infections. Kidney infections are caused by bacteria. The usually start off as a UTI. If the UTI is left untreated, the bacteria can travel from the bladder into the ureters (the tubes that lead to the kidneys) and end up in the kidneys where they will cause a kidney infection.