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Newest firstBackground Substance use among university students in Ghana is a pressing concern, with pronounced sex differences yet poorly characterised determinants. This study examined factors associated with lifetime alcohol, tobacco and cannabis use among undergraduate students, with explicit attention to sex-specific patterns. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March 2023 at the University for D…
Open article record in new tab ↗Public health discussions now apply the label of 'unhealthy commodities' to items attractive to consumers but which bring harm to health and welfare. The list includes tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and other drugs, sugar-sweetened beverages, overprocessed foods and commercial gambling. The histories of markets and controls in such commodities vary, with commerce in alcohol, drugs and gambling prohibited in many place…
Open article record in new tab ↗Sierra Leone and neighbouring countries are prone to the proliferation of illicit drugs due to porous borders, weak regulatory frameworks, and the activities of transnational criminal syndicates. Among the emerging drug threats in the region is the synthetic cannabinoid known as 'Kush', which has gained immense popularity. The use of this drug has surged in recent years, particularly among Sierra Leonean youths, l…
Open article record in new tab ↗This commentary explores how social media influenced public health narratives and responses during two recent health crises, the COVID-19 global pandemic and the e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) epidemic. In the context of COVID-19 pandemic, social media played a dual role, acting as both a catalyst for information dissemination and a breeding ground for misinformation. This situati…
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