Publications by authors named "C Iza-Fernandez"
Article Synopsis
- The gambling industry in Spain has grown significantly, raising concerns about problem gambling among young adults, a vulnerable demographic during their emerging adulthood.
- A study with 2,762 young adults revealed that 3.51% were low risk, 2.14% were moderate risk, and 0.51% were classified as problem gamblers, with early gambling initiation and specific gambling activities being key predictors of risk.
- The findings highlight the need for public health initiatives and regulations to delay the age of first gambling and manage online gambling access to mitigate problematic behaviors.
Objective: Driving under the influence (DUI) of substances is the first cause of death among young populations. Unfortunately, there is a paucity of research looking at DUI risk factors in adolescents. This study aimed to estimate the past-year prevalence and correlates of DUI of alcohol (DUI-A), cannabis (DUI-C), and both (DUI-A+C) in adolescents who reported past-year alcohol and cannabis use.
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