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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Hygienic assessment of coffee and caffeinated beverage consumption and the impact of those on the health of young adults

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Burdenko Voronezh State Medical University, Voronezh, Russia

Correspondence should be addressed: Ekaterina P. Melikhova
Studencheskaya, 10, Voronezh, 394036, Russia; ur.liam@9012.aniretak

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Author contribution: all authors contributed to preparation of the paper equally.

Compliance with ethical standards: the study was compliant with biomedical ethics requirements. The written informed consent was obtained from each participant.

Received: 2025-11-12 Accepted: 2025-11-30 Published online: 2025-12-24
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Currently, there is an increase in the consumption of caffeinated beverages, including coffee, in all age groups, including adolescents and young adults.  The health risks associated with caffeine consumption are especially high in the youth, which results from the features of their physiological development and behavioral factors. For many age groups, including children, adolescents, and young adults, safe daily caffeine intake levels have not been established. The study aimed to perform hygienic assessment of coffee and caffeinated beverage consumption by medical students, as well as to determine possible health risks. A questionnaire survey of students of the medical and pediatric faculties (n = 300) was conducted using the standardized quastionnaire. Statistical data processing was performed using descriptive statistics, Student’s t-test, Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The findings highlight the heterogeneity of caffeine consumption patterns among students. Along with those who do not experience any noticeable effects from coffee, there is a significant group that experiences both positive (energy boost, calmness) and negative (tachycardia, sleep problems) consequences. The study found that frequent consumption of caffeinated beverages has a negative impact on the cardiovascular system and sleep. The regular consumption of those causes anxiety and leads to tolerance. The findings emphasize the relevance of the problem uncontrolled and early consumption of caffeine among young people. It is recommended to develop and implement the measures to inform the youth about safe levels of caffeine consumption.

Keywords: health, students, hygienic assessment, coffee, caffeine

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