ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROID USE DISORDER: A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE
Abstract
Androgenic-anabolic steroids (AAS) are synthetic substances derived from the male hormone testosterone. According to the current scientific literature, these substances are widely used, particularly by athletes and bodybuilders, to enhance muscle mass. Beyond their use in sports, AAS are increasingly misused by a broader population seeking muscle growth without an increase in fat mass, making AAS abuse a significant public health concern. Due to the physiological, psychological, and social effects associated with AAS use and its widespread prevalence, healthcare professionals should identify patients who may be at risk and stay informed about scientific studies on the adverse health effects of these substances.
The physiological, psychological, and social consequences of AAS use pose serious risks to users' overall health and have far-reaching effects on society. Sudden cardiac death, which has been linked to the use of performance-enhancing drugs, is the most common medical cause of death among athletes.
This study highlights the public health significance of AAS use disorder, examines the reasons behind its widespread use, and explores its effects on health and available treatment options. Additionally, it underscores the importance of requesting AAS analyses, which are not routinely performed in forensic autopsy procedures, particularly in cases of suspicious deaths among athletes.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Public Health (Other)
Journal Section
Review
Authors
Publication Date
April 30, 2025
Submission Date
March 19, 2025
Acceptance Date
April 27, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 1
APA
İritaş, S. B., & Öner, B. S. (2025). ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROID USE DISORDER: A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE. Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences, 7(1), 39-42. https://doi.org/10.55895/sshs.1688203
AMA
1.İritaş SB, Öner BS. ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROID USE DISORDER: A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE. SSHS. 2025;7(1):39-42. doi:10.55895/sshs.1688203
Chicago
İritaş, Servet Birgin, and Bedirhan Sezer Öner. 2025. “ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROID USE DISORDER: A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE”. Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences 7 (1): 39-42. https://doi.org/10.55895/sshs.1688203.
EndNote
İritaş SB, Öner BS (April 1, 2025) ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROID USE DISORDER: A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE. Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences 7 1 39–42.
IEEE
[1]S. B. İritaş and B. S. Öner, “ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROID USE DISORDER: A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE”, SSHS, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 39–42, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.55895/sshs.1688203.
ISNAD
İritaş, Servet Birgin - Öner, Bedirhan Sezer. “ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROID USE DISORDER: A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE”. Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences 7/1 (April 1, 2025): 39-42. https://doi.org/10.55895/sshs.1688203.
JAMA
1.İritaş SB, Öner BS. ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROID USE DISORDER: A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE. SSHS. 2025;7:39–42.
MLA
İritaş, Servet Birgin, and Bedirhan Sezer Öner. “ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROID USE DISORDER: A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE”. Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences, vol. 7, no. 1, Apr. 2025, pp. 39-42, doi:10.55895/sshs.1688203.
Vancouver
1.Servet Birgin İritaş, Bedirhan Sezer Öner. ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROID USE DISORDER: A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE. SSHS. 2025 Apr. 1;7(1):39-42. doi:10.55895/sshs.1688203