ISSN: 2640-2653
Authors: Adekunle Sanyaolu*, Chantel Zern, Austin Fletcher, Dorin Ghelmegeanu, Dmitry Roth, Alvin Lapuz, Michael Massengale, Andel Higgins and Charles Alaofin
The use of injection drugs amongst teenagers in the United States has been increasing over recent years and has been associated with various blood-borne infections. The morbidity and mortality are frequently analyzed with a focus on geographical and demographical makeup which has also been linked to the various types of injection drug use and might be more prevalent in one area than another. The analysis of social and economic factors has also been shown as factors in the increasing prevalence of injection drug use among United States teenagers. Evidence from various fields, such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, and epidemiology strongly suggest that the etiology of substance use and abuse is multifactorial, with genetics, psychological, and social factors collectively playing an influential role. This epidemiologic narrative review aimed to discuss blood-borne infections like HIV and Hepatitis amongst teenagers on injection drug use in the United States and elucidate further the role of the social and socioeconomic factors.
Keywords: Injection Drugs; Teenagers; United States; HIV; Hepatitis
