TRENDS OF ENERGY DRINKS PREVAILING AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING MEDICAL OPD, ALLIED HOSPITAL, FAISALABAD
Authors/Creators
- 1. Punjab Medical College.
- 2. Federal Medical College.
- 3. King Edward Medical University.
Description
Background: Energy drinks are stimulant containing beverages (primarily caffeine, taurine , and sugars) that have become increasingly popular among adolescents and young adults. Excessive consumption has raised global public-health concerns due to associated adverse effects.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of energy drink consumption among patients attending the Medical OPD at Allied Hospital,Faisalabad; to identify factors associated with consumption; and to document reported adverse effects.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study at the Medical OPD of Allied Hospital, Faisalabad.Using non probability convenience sampling, 254 participants were enrolled. Data were collected via a structured, self-administered questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS v.26.
Conclusion: Energy drink use is common among patients presenting to the OPDespecially adolescents and young adults and
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