Neuroanatomical and Psychosocial Effects of Heavy Alcohol Use Among Young Adults in Angola: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Excessive alcohol consumption is a critical yet under-researched public health problem in Angola, particularly among young adults. Although per capita consumption is among the highest in Africa, little is known about the specific neuroanatomical and psychosocial consequences in this group. This study aimed to evaluate sociodemographic, neuroanatomical, and psychosocial factors associated with heavy alcohol consumption among young adults in the Rangel district, Luanda, with emphasis on cranial tomography findings and psychosocial outcomes.

Methods

We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study with a non-probabilistic convenience sample of 61 young adults aged 18-35 years. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and cranial CT scans at Pren

SUBMITTER: Guerra BO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12500527 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature