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Extremely unclear research suggests that Philly is both the most and least caffeine-addicted city in the nation
Extremely unclear research suggests that Philly is both the most and least caffeine-addicted city in the nation
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Today, HealthSaver came out with the results of its annual survey conducted "to determine the caffeine consumption habits and attitudes of consumers across the U.S." The first thing that caught my eye about was the strangely strong pro-caffeine assertions worked into the release:
The health benefits of caffeine are plentiful and well-documented in numerous studies in recent years. Coffee and tea, in particular, have emerged as good health food sources that can lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson's disease, colon cancer, and cirrhosis of the liver, as well as lift your mood, treat headaches and even lower risk of cavities. Caffeine also enhances athleticism, endurance and performance, according to health care experts.
Caffeine enhances athleticism? HealthSaver is in bed with Big Java.
The second odd thing about the "study": There is very little information in the release explaining how the by-city caffeine consumption data was compiled, which is why it's incredibly difficult to figure out Philly's role in the whole thing. Check it out: In 2007, we ranked second in "Least Caffeinated Cities" and second in "Cities Least Addicted to Caffeine." (What's the difference between these two categories? They don't say.) In 2008, however, we ranked second in "Cities Most Addicted to Caffeine." According to this, we somehow went from one of the five least caf-hooked cities in America to the second most hooked in the span of 12 months. But how?
I need some La Colombe to figure this out.
While I try to get HealthSaver to explain, check out all the survey's Philly mentions, from both 2007 and 2008, after the jump. Let me know if you can make any sense of this.
(Thanks Pat)
2007
#2 in Least Caffeinated Cities
#5 in Least Caffeine Consumption (regular coffee and specialty coffee drinks)
#1 Least Cola Consumption (regular Coke, regular Pepsi, Mountain Dew)
#4 Most Tea Consumption (green tea, iced tea, black tea)
#1 Least Energy Drink Consumption (Red Bull, Monster, etc.)
#2 Cities Least Addicted to Caffeine
2008
#5 Least Chocolate Consumption (candy, ice cream, cake, cookies)
#5 Least Energy Drink Consumption (tie with St. Louis)
#2 Cities Most Addicted to Caffeine
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