Energy drinks and population health: consumption pattern and adverse effects among Saudi population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Caffeine containing energy drinks (EDs) are heavily consumed, particularly among young adults. The number of reports of caffeine intoxication from caffeinated EDs and problems related to caffeine dependence and withdrawal is increasing. The objective was to assess the knowledge and perceived beneficial effects of EDs consumers, to assess consumption patterns and determine the adverse effects experienced by different EDs consumer groups residing in Saudi Arabia.

Methods

An observational cross-sectional study with data from a randomly selected Saudi population was conducted during the period of January 15th, 2015, to April 15th, 2015, using a pre-tested 43-item questionnaire. The data were obtained and collected using interview questionnaires. Sociodemographic chara

SUBMITTER: Subaiea GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6869250 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature