Increase in consultations related to energy drinks
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According to the Department of Health consultation on the U.S. energy drink consumption has doubled since 2009. In 2011, 20,000 Americans went to the emergency room after consuming énergisantes2 drinks.
In 2008, according to the report published in March by the French poison centers, 24 cases of disturbances due to the consumption of energy drinks have been identified as 2 stops cardiocirculatory involved.
Canadian balance is not more favorable to energy drinks. According to the Poison Control Centre of Quebec (CAPQ) 4, the number associated with the consumption of energy drinks consultations increased from 4 in 2003 to more than a hundred in 2008 and 2009.
Recommendations
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