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Uruguay National Survey on Drug Use in Secondary Students 2014

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Encuesta Nacional sobre Consumo de Dogas en Enseñanza Media 2014
Provider 
National Drug Board (JND) (Uruguay)
Tabulations only
Geography 
Uruguay (URY)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
04/2014 - 06/2014
Series or system 
Uruguay National Survey on Drug Use in Secondary Students
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Facility (non-health)
  • Individual
  • Subnationally representative
Summary 

The 2014 Uruguay National Survey on Drug Use in Secondary Students is the sixth national survey on drug use in high school students in Uruguay. It gathers data on the use and trends of drug consumption in Uruguayans 13 to 17 years old who attend secondary schools. It estimates prevalence of consumption of drugs and identifies sociodemographic characteristics associated with drug use. For 2014, the theoretical sample size was 14,209. 11,374 students completed the questionnaire.

Keywords 
Adolescents, Alcohol use, Cannabis use disorders, Cocaine use disorders, Illicit drug use, Medicines, Opioid use disorders, Prevalence, Tobacco smoking
GHDx Entry last modified on: Jul 5, 2024