Vol. 13 (08) pp. 455-459 DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/21534

TRENDS OF ENERGY DRINKS PREVAILING AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING MEDICAL OPD, ALLIED HOSPITAL, FAISALABAD

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  • Federal Medical College.
  • King Edward Medical University.
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Abstract

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.

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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, International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), 13 (08), 455-459, ISSN 2320-5407. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/21534

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Umer Hussain
Punjab Medical College
Pakistan

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