Structural gender inequality and gender differences in adolescent substance use: A multilevel study from 45 countries.

ABSTRACT: -Societal gender inequality relates to gender differences in adolescent substance use.-The gender gap in adolescent substance use is larger in countries with higher levels of gender inequality.-Girls in these countries were less likely to get drunk, use alcohol or smoke cigarettes than boys.

SUBMITTER: Cosma A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9482136 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature