Promoted by influencers: Energy drink consumption among children and adolescents on the rise
Almost every second child and around seven out of ten adolescents have already consumed energy drinks. In terms of regulation, Germany is lagging far behind other countries, experts criticize.
A recent study in Germany found that increasing numbers of children and teenagers are consuming energy drinks. According to data from over 107,000 students under 16, 46% of 9- to 12-year-olds and 72% of 13- to 15-year-olds have tried energy drinks, with 13% of younger children and 33% of teenagers consuming them at least once a month.
Experts warn that high levels of caffeine and sugar in these drinks can lead to serious health problems, including high blood pressure, obesity, and heart disease. The study's authors are calling for stricter regulations on the sale and marketing of energy drinks, citing examples from other countries such as Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland, which have restricted sales to adults only.
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