Energy drink intake is associated with insomnia and decreased daytime functioning in young adult females.

Georgina S A TrappMiriam HurworthPeter JacobyKathleen MaddisonKarina AllenKaren MartinHayley ChristianGina L AmbrosiniWendy OddyPeter R Eastwood

Published in: Public health nutrition (2020)

We found a positive association between ED use and sleep disturbances in young adult females. Given the importance of sleep for overall health, and ever-increasing ED use, intervention strategies are needed to curb ED use in young adults, particularly females. Further research is needed to determine causation and elucidate reasons for gender-specific findings.

Keyphrases

young adults
sleep quality
emergency department
mental health
childhood cancer
healthcare
physical activity
randomized controlled trial
public health
depressive symptoms
obstructive sleep apnea
health information
weight gain
risk assessment
climate change