TRENDS OF ENERGY DRINKS PREVAILING AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING MEDICAL OPD, ALLIED HOSPITAL, FAISALABAD
Muhammad Ilyas Alozai
, Aaqib Mohammad
, Abdur Rehman
, Umer Hussain
, Muhammad Ahmad
, Muhammad Uzair
, Osama Alozai
and Bilal Alozai
- Punjab Medical College.
- Federal Medical College.
- King Edward Medical University.
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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 is frequently associated with adverse effects. Targeted public-health education is warranted to reduce risk in these vulnerable groups.
[Muhammad Ilyas Alozai, Aaqib Mohammad, Abdur Rehman, Umer Hussain, Muhammad Ahmad, Muhammad Uzair, Osama Alozai and Bilal Alozai (2025); TRENDS OF ENERGY DRINKS PREVAILING AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING MEDICAL OPD, ALLIED HOSPITAL, FAISALABAD Int. J. of Adv. Res. (Aug). 455-459] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
Punjab Medical College
Pakistan
