<b>Objectives</b><br/>The purposes of this study were to (1) examine the multi-year prevalence of highly caffeinated beverage (HCB) consumption, (2) identify sex differences in the prevalence, and (3) investigate relationships between HCB consumption and behavioral characteristics in a nationally representative sample of Korean adolescents.
<br/><b>Methods</b><br/>Data from the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (2014–2017) were analyzed.
<br/><b>Results</b><br/>HCB consumption was higher in 2017 than 2014 (23.9% vs. 12.0%), and higher among boys than girls (17.2% vs. 13.1%). HCB drinkers were more likely to (1) be boys, (2) be overweight or obese, (3) use alcohol and tobacco, (4) consume soda at least once per week, (5) consume sweetened beverages at least once per week, (6) have seriously considered suicide during the past 12 months, and (7) have attempted suicide during the past 12 months (p<0.05 for all).
<br/><b>Conclusion</b><br/>Effective programs to curb HCB consumption among Korean adolescents need to be established.
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