Abstract

ALVAREZ TOSTE, Mireya et al. Some risk factors in adolescence, findings in a health area. Rev Cubana Hig Epidemiol [online]. 2008, vol.46, n.3. ISSN 0253-1751.

A descriptive and cross-sectional study was made to identify risk factors in adolescents from a health area of the Cuban capital during 2004. The universe was composed of students attending two secondary schools located in the area, and of integral general professors teaching these students. 364 adolescents, among students and professors, were surveyed. The selection was made by a stratified sampling and monostage conglomerate. It was observed that mean age to start smoking and to begin sexual relations was 12 years old for students and 16 for professors; 46 % had drunk alcohol at early ages, and more than 5 % were not sure if they would use drugs at a certain moment of their lives. The early beginning of toxic habits was among the main risks found.

Keywords : Adolescents; risk factors.

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