‘As soon as they can hold a glass, they begin taking alcohol’: a qualitative study on early childhood substance use in Mbale District, Uganda

‘As soon as they can hold a glass, they begin taking alcohol’: a qualitative study on early childhood substance use in Mbale District, Uganda

Abstract Background Globally, substance use is a leading contributor to the burden of disease among young people, with far reaching social, economic and health effects. Following a finding of harmful alcohol use among 5-8-year-old children in Mbale District, Uganda, this study aims to investigate co...

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Main Authors: V Skylstad, JS Nalugya, AMS Skar, C Opesen, G Ndeezi, ES Okello, KM Moland, IMS Engebretsen, JK Tumwine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Early childhood substance use
Social determinants of health
Community child health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13140-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13140-w

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