Keywords
Consumption
Prevalence
Youth
Influencing factors
How to Cite
Abstract
Consumption of energy drinks has been popular among different age groups, especially among the youth, since the introduction of the highly demanded drink called Red Bull, in Austria in the year 1987. Energy drink (ED) consumption among youth has
become an escalating health problem throughout the world including Maldives. The main purpose of this study is to identify the prevalence and influencing factors of energy drink consumption among the youth living in Laamu Hithadhoo, the Maldives. A quantitative descriptive study was conducted using systematic sampling. The questionnaire was shared with 152 participants who belonged to the age group 18-40 years... The study revealed that more than half, (65.1%) of the youth population aged between 18-40years who live in Laamu Hithadhoo consume energy drinks and have high chances of using energy drinks due lack of understanding and awareness about the adverse effects of ED consumption. The result of the present study can contribute to promote awareness programs among the youth to reduce chronic long-term diseases and as well as minimize obesity.
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