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ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences

Consumption of energy drinks among Turkish University students and its health hazards.

Arda Borlu, Belgin Oral, Osman Gunay

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  3. Regulatory Efforts and Health Implications of Energy Drink Consumption by Minors in Poland.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025
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Arda BorluArda Borlu, M.D. Assistant Professor Erciyes University Medicine Faculty, Public Health Department, Kayseri, Turkey.
Belgin OralBelgin Oral, MD HSU Ataturk Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Osman GunayProf. Osman Gunay, M.D Erciyes University Medicine Faculty, Public Health Department, Kayseri, Turkey.

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Abstract

objectiveTo determine the awareness, consumption patterns of energy drinks (ED) and health hazards among students at a Turkish University.

methodsThis cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted by questionnaire method between in 2017 among Erciyes University students. Total 1257 students from the Faculties of Medicine, Communication and Physical Education and Sports College participated in the study. Pearson chi-square test, binary logistic regressions were used for statistical analysis. p <0.05 values were considered significant.

resultsStudents who tried at least once and consumed regularly ED were 52.5% and 15.7% respectively. Consuming regularly and trying ED were more common among students who were studying at Physical Education and Sports High school, male, smoking, alcohol consumer, doing regular physical activity. Mean age of students to start drinking ED was 15.1 years. Most common reason for ED consumption was; staying awake. Alcohol mixed energy drinks consumption rate was 37.6% among regular ED consumers. Most declared harmful effect was palpitation.

conclusionED consumption among Erciyes University students was widespread. Students should be informed about EDs' hazards for health. Legal regulations regarding production, marketing and advertising of EDs must be reconsidered.

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Alcohol mixed energy drinkEnergy DrinkUniversity student

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