A Community-Based Study on the Prevalence and Pattern of Substance Use in Adolescent Males in an Urban Slum: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Care Centre in West Bengal.

Authors

  • Dr.Hare ram singh, Dr. Sunil Kumar , Dr. Naresh Kumar Munda Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Adolescent, substance use, urban slum, West Bengal, prevalence, cross-sectional study.

Abstract

Background: Substance use among adolescent males residing in urban slum settings is a growing public health concern in India. Early initiation, peer influence, and socioeconomic deprivation together  create a fertile ground for substance use disorders. This study aims to assess the prevalence and pattern of substance use among adolescent males attending 

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Published

2022-10-04

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 4 (2022): volume 13 issue 4 (2022)

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