Health Risks of Energy Sticks Quiz (Tues Feb 13)

What did the Malaysian Pharmacists Society president caution about the 'energy sticks'?

• They are registered with the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency

• They are safe for children and teenagers

• They could be addictive and hazardous to health

• They could cause allergies

What did Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh say about the sellers of energy sticks?

• They have conducted quality checks on the products

• They are not targeting the product specifically at children

• They are misleading the public with unproven claims

• They are responsible and truthful

What did the Health director-general say about the substances found in energy sticks?

• They are harmless and have no health risks

• They are approved by the Health Ministry

• They could cause bacterial infection in the lungs

• They are suitable for children from a young age

What did Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh say about terpenes found in energy sticks?

• They can cause allergies and more studies are needed

• They are harmless and have no health risks

• They are approved by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency

• They are not widely used in fragrances and flavors

What did Amrahi Buang point out about the substance in the energy sticks?

• It is registered with the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency

• It contains food flavoring and glycerin among other chemical substances

• It does not go directly into the respiratory system

• It contains only natural ingredients

What did Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh say about the quality checks done on energy sticks?

• They are suitable for children from a young age

• They are conducted regularly by the sellers

• Consumers will be using them at their own risk

• They are approved by the Health Ministry

What did the Health director-general say about propylene glycol used in energy sticks?

• It is harmless and has no health risks

• It could cause bacterial infection in the lungs

• It is approved by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency

• It is suitable for children from a young age

What did Amrahi Buang urge ecommerce platforms to do?

• To target the product specifically at children

• To promptly take down advertisements of the products

• To conduct quality checks on the products

• To increase the sales of energy sticks

What did Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh say about the substances found in energy sticks?

• They could cause bacterial infection in the lungs

• They are suitable for children from a young age

• They are harmless and have no health risks

• They are approved by the Health Ministry

What did the Health director-general say about the unknown substances in energy sticks?

• They are harmless and have no health risks

• They are suitable for children from a young age

• They could cause bacterial infection in the lungs

• They are approved by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency