J Intern Med March 2019 PMID 30460728

Health consequences of androgenic anabolic steroid use.

H Horwitz, J T Andersen, K P Dalhoff

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Discussions strongly focus on the negative health impacts of androgenic anabolic steroid use, mentioning increased mortality rates, side effects like erectile dysfunction, and the potential societal consequences. The tone is serious and urgent, with phrases like 'dangerous effects' and 'public health challenge,' emphasizing the importance and impact of the findings on individual health and broader public health issues.

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Most discussions clearly support the findings that steroid use leads to serious health consequences, with several posts emphasizing the increased mortality risk and side effects like acne and infertility.

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The posts demonstrate high curiosity and concern about the risks associated with anabolic steroid use, showing active engagement with the topic.

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Many discussions cite specific statistics and studies, such as the threefold higher risk of death, indicating a deep dive into the research and its implications.

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The social discussions highlight the serious health risks and public health concerns, with some posts framing the publication as a wake-up call or a critical warning against steroid abuse.

Abstract in brief

The study found that men who use androgenic anabolic steroids (AAS) have a threefold higher risk of death and more hospital visits compared to non-users, with side effects like acne, gynaecomastia, and erectile dysfunction occurring frequently among users.
The research involved analyzing 545 men who tested positive for AAS in Denmark and comparing them to matched controls, along with additional cohorts for validation, revealing consistent results across groups.
The findings highlight significant health risks associated with AAS abuse, emphasizing concerns about increased mortality, hospitalizations, and common side effects, which pose a public health challenge given the widespread use of these steroids.

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