Epidemiology of khat (Catha edulis) consumption among university students: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background Khat is amphetamine-like substance commonly consumed by students when they wish to study for long hours especially during examination periods. Khat consumption is associated with increased rates of cardiovascular problems, stroke, myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, periodonta...

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Main Authors: Getinet Ayano, Kalkidan Yohannis, Mebratu Abraha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6495-9