Awareness of health risks associated with energy drink consumption among students in Abha City, Saudi Arabia

Authors

  • Rishi Kumar Bharti Family & Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, P.O. Box: 641, Abha, Saudi Arabia
  • Awad Al Samghan Family & Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia
  • Ayoub Ali Alshaikh Family & Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia
  • Nimesh Archana Department of Clinical Biochemistry, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia
  • Hayfa Al Hefdhi Family & Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia
  • Asma Saad Habbas Family & Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia

Keywords:

Energy Drinks, Students, Awareness, Ingredients, Consumption

Abstract

Introduction
Consumption of beverages, especially ones containing caffeine and other stimulants, called ‘energy drinks’, has been recognized as a growing public health problem worldwide. As energy drinks are popular among students, this study aimed to explore students’ awareness of the potential health risks associated with such drinks.

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Published

2024-02-23

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2022): Global Journal of Medicine & Public Health

Section

Articles