Title |
Energy drinks: An emerging public health hazard for youth
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Published in |
Journal of Public Health Policy, March 2013
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DOI | 10.1057/jphp.2013.6 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Jennifer L Pomeranz, Christina R Munsell, Jennifer L Harris |
Abstract |
Energy drinks are emerging as a public health threat and are increasingly consumed by youth internationally. Energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine, sugar, and novel ingredients, and are often marketed through youth-oriented media and venues. We review these practices and the current inconsistent state of labeling. We also examine international support for regulation of these products, including a survey showing that 85 per cent of United States parents agreed that regulations requiring caffeine content disclosure and warning labels on energy drinks are warranted. We then examine the regulatory structure for energy drinks in the United States, analyzing legal and self-regulatory strategies to protect consumers, especially youth, from these potentially dangerous products. Recommended government interventions include revised labeling requirements, addressing problematic ingredients, and enacting retail restrictions. We conclude by identifying areas for future research. |
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Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Canada | 2 | 22% |
United Kingdom | 2 | 22% |
Uganda | 1 | 11% |
Netherlands | 1 | 11% |
Unknown | 3 | 33% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
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Members of the public | 6 | 67% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 2 | 22% |
Scientists | 1 | 11% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Czechia | 1 | <1% |
Australia | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 135 | 99% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Bachelor | 29 | 21% |
Student > Master | 18 | 13% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 12 | 9% |
Researcher | 11 | 8% |
Other | 7 | 5% |
Other | 21 | 15% |
Unknown | 39 | 28% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Medicine and Dentistry | 20 | 15% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 15 | 11% |
Psychology | 14 | 10% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 13 | 9% |
Social Sciences | 7 | 5% |
Other | 23 | 17% |
Unknown | 45 | 33% |