Are Kids Being 'Poisoned' By Energy Drinks? This New Report Says Yes
“If you suspect your child may be experiencing an energy drink overdose and is having life-threatening symptoms, call the Poison Helpline at 1-800-222-1222 for free and confidential, expert advice 24 hours a day, or visit PoisonHelp.org for online support and resources,” Brown advises.
Poison control centers report shocking 20% hike in calls for kids chugging energy drinks
Signs of possible caffeine overdoses include an increased heart rate, heart palpitations, heightened blood pressure, anxiousness and rapid breathing.
Poison control centers report spike in calls about kids and energy drinks
New data from America’s Poison Centers show calls about children consuming energy drinks has increased between January 2020 and July 2024.
How much caffeine is too much? Poison centers see spike in calls about kids, energy drinks
Poison control centers around the U.S. received approximately 24% more calls concerning kids and their consumption of energy drinks in 2023 than the year before, according to data from America’s Poison Centers.
Poison control centers see significant rise in cases of kids and energy drinks
Poison control centers are seeing an alarming rise in cases involving energy drinks and children. After years of steady numbers, America's Poison Centers reported a 20% increase from 2022 to 2023.
Poison centers report spike in calls about kids and energy drinks | Symptoms of caffeine poisoning
The number of calls to U.S. poison centers about children consuming energy drinks increased about 20% in 2023 after years of remaining relatively flat, according to data from America's Poison Centers.
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