INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND AGE IN DRUG USERS OF BRASÍLIA
Abstract
After surveying the knowledge and consumption of
drugs among student in Brasilia, the authors make an analysis, in terms of gender and age, of those who have declared being drug
users. Comparisons are made with other epidemiological studies
on drug consumption that also refer to gender and age. Concerning
the use of tobacco and alcohol, data show a slightly higher
consumption in the male population. In general, alcohol use is
higher than tobacco, but smokers progress faster. The use of other
drugs, legal or illegal, presents highly significant differences
according to gender. The male population tends to illegal and nonmedicamental
drugs, being inhalants the most used. The female
population demonstrates a tendency towards medicamentai
psychotropics (tranquilizers, hypnotics and analgesics). The
occasional use of tranquilizers seems to surpass tryouts. Grouped
data, according to age, contradicts the idea that the tryout of drug
carries to intensified use. Concerning the validity of epidemiologic
research in general, the conclusion is that results depend on region,
local and demographic characteristics of the chosen sample.
In orderto reach wider aspects, a completion is needed in other populational
sectors.
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