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These proposals would increase

Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 3:59 am
by asimj1
Additional policy actions, including minimum pricing of energy drinks, restricting advertising of energy drinks and positioning them in restricted areas of food outlets were also proposed by young people in our study. impact and should be considered by policymakers as part of a bundle of policies to address the issue.

Young people told us that they did not truly laos rcs data understand the health concerns about energy drinks which suggests the need for a communications campaign. Energy drinks cause harmful physiological effects on the cardiovascular system which are not directly attributable to the large caffeine content. It is likely that the additional energy-boosting substances such as taurine, guarana and vast quantities of sugar are at play. Overuse of energy drinks has caused sudden cardiac death, poor mental health and hinders academic performance; warnings about these health risks need to be clearly communicated to young people and their families.

Implementing these proposals would be a strong step towards supporting better health among under-18s from disadvantaged backgrounds. Strong policy action is needed to enable all children and young people to develop healthily and reach their full potential. The current election campaign provides an opportunity for political parties to properly address this issue and put forward bold and appropriate evidence-informed policy options.