'As soon as they can hold a glass, they begin taking alcohol': a qualitative study on early childhood substance use in Mbale District, Uganda

• Main Authors: V Skylstad (Author), JS Nalugya (Author), AMS Skar (Author), C Opesen (Author), G Ndeezi (Author), ES Okello (Author), KM Moland (Author), IMS Engebretsen (Author), JK Tumwine (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Globally, substance use is a leading contributor to the burden of disease among young people, with far reaching social, economic and health effects. Following a finding of harmful alcohol use among 5-8-year-old children in Mbale District, Uganda, this study aims to investigate co...