Estimated Prevalence of Anabolic Steroid Use Among Male High School Seniors

摘要: The use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AS) is perceived by the media, segments sports medicine and athletic communities, public to have grown epidemic proportions. Unfortunately, incidence prevalence AS among elite, amateur, recreational athletes poorly documented. This study was designed help identify patterns male portion general adolescent population. overall participation rate on a schoolwide basis 68.7% an individual reached 50.3%. Participants in this investigation were 12th-grade students (N = 3403) 46 private high schools across nation who completed questionnaire that established current or previous as well user nonuser characteristics. Results indicate 6.6% 12th grade used over two thirds group initiated when they 16 years age younger. Approximately 21% users reported health professional their primary source. evidence indicates educational intervention strategies should begin early junior school; not be directed only toward those individuals participate school-based athletics. (JAMA1988;260:3441-3445)