Purpose: This study examined associations between caffeinated energy drink consumption patterns and (1) participant characteristics and health-risk behaviors and (2) suicidal ideation and attempts in Korean adolescents.
Methods: Participants included 8961 adolescents who consumed the drinks more than once weekly. Data were analyzed via logistic regression.
Results: Rates of suicidal ideation and attempts in participants who consumed the drinks more than once daily were higher relative to those for participants who consumed the drinks 3-6 and 1-2 times weekly.
Conclusions: Further research is required to establish causality in these relationships.
Keywords: Adolescents; Caffeine; Energy drink; Suicide.
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