Prevalence and abuse of psychoactive substances in children and adolescents.
Indian J Pediatr
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1992 Mar-Apr; 59(2): 261-8
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
The present study has been carried out in the slum areas of Gorakhpur city, covering a population of 10,187 in the four colleges of Gorakhpur. Five hundred and eighty children and adolescents in urban slums, and 750 college students between 10-18 years were studied by means of a questionnaire card for detection of prevalence rate and various others co-relates of abuse of psychoactive substances. Overall, prevalence of abuse of psychoactive substances was 25% in slum areas, and 18% in college students. Abuse of tobacco was most frequent (50.3% & 72.5%) followed by that of alcohol (11.7% & 16.2%) in both the groups respectively. Cannabis was also used by some children (0.6%). More abusers were from Hindu families with low educational status and low family income. Surprisingly no one was found to be abusing tablets and street drugs.
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Assunto principal:
Classe Social
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Atitude Frente a Saúde
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Família
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Criança
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Fatores Sexuais
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Prevalência
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Inquéritos e Questionários
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
1992
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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