GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Energy Drink-Related Heart Attack Incidence Statistics

Studies have shown an increased risk of heart attack linked to energy drink consumption, especially among young adults with preexisting cardiovascular conditions.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we examine the concerning statistics surrounding energy drink consumption and its impact on heart health, specifically the increased incidence of heart attacks and related health issues. With data from various reputable sources highlighting the potential risks associated with energy drink consumption, it is crucial to understand the implications of these popular beverages on public health.

Statistic 1

"Approximately 20,000 visits to the emergency department were associated with energy drinks in 2011, according to a report by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration."

Statistic 2

"Roughly 31 percent of 12 to 19 year-olds consume energy drinks on a regular basis, which has raised health concerns due to elevated caffeine levels, suggested by the National Institutes of Health."

Statistic 3

"25% of college students consume alcohol with energy drinks, increasing the risk of alcohol-related injuries, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism."

Statistic 4

"56% of reported energy drink-related health issues included heart palpitations according to the AusGov’s Food Safety Information Council."

Statistic 5

"The consumption of energy drinks among adolescents is associated with complaints of headaches (22%), sleeping problems (19%), and heart palpitations (19%) according to research presented by European Society of Cardiology."

Statistic 6

"Data from the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) reveals that almost 20% of US high school students reported consuming energy drinks."

Statistic 7

"According to the American Heart Association, energy drinks can cause abnormal heart rhythm and a rise in blood pressure."

Statistic 8

"Energy drinks may increase the risk of cardiovascular events including heart attacks by 1.74 times, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association."

Statistic 9

"The Canadian Medical Association discovered that 55.4% of respondents had experienced an adverse effect from energy drinks, heart palpitations being the most common."

Statistic 10

"A 2008 report indicated that from 2005 to 2009 almost half of the 5,448 caffeine overdoses reported in the United States were in people under the age of 19, largely linked to energy drinks."

Statistic 11

"Among calls to poison control centers for energy drink exposure, 12.5% reported serious cardiac manifestations according to the National Capital Poison Center."

Statistic 12

"A study published in PLoS One found that energy drink consumption was related to a significantly increased risk of angina, coronary heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes."

Statistic 13

"In a 2012 survey, about 20% of young adults who consumed energy drinks experienced chest pain or dyspnea, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians."

The overwhelming evidence presented in various statistics highlights the alarming health risks associated with energy drink consumption, particularly among young individuals. The high prevalence of emergency department visits, consumption rates among adolescents, and the concerning symptoms reported such as heart palpitations, headaches, and sleeping problems underscore the need for greater awareness and regulation surrounding these products. The documented increases in cardiovascular events, adverse effects, and associations with serious conditions like coronary heart disease and hypertension serve as critical indicators of the detrimental impact energy drinks can have on public health. Further research and public health initiatives are warranted to address the growing concerns and mitigate the potential risks posed by energy drink consumption.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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