The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study is a comprehensive, school-based survey that takes place every four years, with collaboration from the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Data collected from this study provides valuable insights at national, regional, and international levels into adolescent health and well-being, as well as social determinants of health.
The latest results of the 2021/2022 HBSC survey are presented in a series of volumes that focus on specific health topics. Volume 3 of this series specifically examines adolescent substance use, utilizing data from over 44 countries and regions in Europe, central Asia, and Canada.
This report analyzes the prevalence of substance use among adolescents aged 11 to 15 years old, including cigarette smoking, electronic cigarette use, alcohol consumption, drunkenness, and cannabis use. Additionally, the report explores how factors such as gender, age, and social inequality impact substance use patterns among young people.
Overall, the findings from the 2021/2022 HBSC survey serve as an important reference point for ongoing research efforts and policy-making initiatives aimed at improving the lives of young people through evidence-based interventions.
