Factors Influencing Energy Drink Usage Amongst Pupils in the Mahikeng Sub-District, Northwest.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: The high consumption rate of energy drinks among pupils is a serious public health concern in various countries, including South Africa. Excessive consumption of energy drinks that contain elevated caffeine and sugar levels has the potential to lead to the development of addictions, strokes, dehydration, sleeping disorders, mental health and central nervous disorders, hypertension, digestive problems, and anxiety. Most pupils regard energy drinks as regular soft drinks and lack knowledge of the active ingredients contained in energy drinks and their side effects. The objective of this study was to investigate factors influencing energy drink usage amongst pupils in the Mahikeng sub-district, Northwest Province. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional su

SUBMITTER: Thini KD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11901862 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature