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This is a Systematic Review study (also classified as: Meta-Analysis).

September 19, 2025Open Access

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of substance use among adolescents in South Africa

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Substantial prevalence of substance use was found in adolescents in South Africa, particularly for alcohol and tobacco.
Thirty studies contributed 202 prevalence estimates from a sample of 120,041 adolescents, indicating a critical health concern.
Meta-analysis revealed high rates of alcohol (33.17%) and tobacco (15.82%) use within the past year, demonstrating urgent prevention needs.
Identified significant heterogeneity among studies signals the need for further nationally representative surveillance in South Africa.

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Systematic review highlights high prevalence of substance use among adolescents, suggesting urgent need for tailored prevention efforts.

Brooke‐Sumner et al. (2025) studied this question.

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