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Part of situation: Youth energy drink consumption and regulation debate (7 clusters)

Doctors warn of energy drink health risks to children

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A coalition of medical professionals is warning of the health risks energy drinks pose to children and adolescents. The group is calling on the NCAA and Big 12 Conference to review marketing practices and pause sponsorship deals, such as the one between Monster Energy and the Big 12, following reports of child fatalities linked to consumption.

Doctors warn that high caffeine levels in these beverages can lead to serious issues, including abnormal heartbeats, increased heart rate, seizures, high blood pressure, dehydration, and sleep disturbances. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that children and teens avoid these drinks entirely.

Data from the University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future survey indicates significant consumption among students, with 23% of 12th graders, 20% of 10th graders, and 18% of 8th graders reporting daily use. Medical experts express concern that athletic sponsorships may lead youth to mistake energy drinks for healthy sports drinks.

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American Academy of Pediatrics · Big 12 Conference · Monster Energy · NCAA · University of Michigan

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What families need to know about risks energy drinks pose to kids [www.europesays.com]
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids [thecrystaleyes.com]
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know [edmonton.citynews.ca]
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know [vancouver.citynews.ca]
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know [calgaryjournal.ca]
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know [krmg.com]
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know [www.wdio.com]
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know [winnipeg.citynews.ca]
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know [abc11.com]
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know [abc13.com]
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know [abc7.com]
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know [abc7news.com]
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know [abc7ny.com]
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids - National [globalnews.ca]
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know [www.kob.com]
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know [www.newsday.com]
Family issue warning after son died from chugging energy drink at school [www.independent.co.uk]