Question 15110 — health

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Ms. Alexandra Martin (Alpes-Maritimes) draws the attention of the Minister of Health, Families, Autonomy and People with Disabilities to the growing consumption of energy drinks among minors and in particular among very young students. Worrying situations have been noted, with some children consuming up to eight energy drinks per day. Health authorities regularly warn about risks associated with these products for the youngest: cardiovascular disorders, neurological effects, obesity, agitation or even dependence phenomena. Beyond these physical impacts, several scientific studies also highlight consequences on mental health. Consumption of energy drinks is thus associated with an increase in anxiety, stress, depression and, in some cases, suicidal thoughts. Furthermore, these studies highlight a link between the consumption of these drinks and the adoption of risky behaviors, such as the consumption of harmful substances, violent behavior or risky sexual behavior. They also note a correlation with academic difficulties, poor eating habits and sleep disorders. These findings are based in particular on an analysis in-depth analysis of 57 studies covering more than 1.2 million children and young people in more than 21 countries, which gives these results a particularly significant impact. In this context and while several countries have already taken restrictive measures, she asks if it plans to prohibit the sale of energy drinks to minors, or, failing that, to strengthen the supervision of their marketing and their accessibility, particularly around schools.

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