Strong, silent and stigmatized
Keyword(s):
The global lifetime prevalence rate of all image and performance enhancing drugs (IPED) is unknown, however it is 6.4% in men an 1.6% in women for anabolic androgenic steroids [1]. IPED are widely used in the bodybuilding scene and have found a bigger audience through social media platforms. Risk groups for IPED use are young men, leisure athletes, general gym goers, elite athletes and bodybuilders. The main drivers for IPED use are increased muscularity and performance. Abuse of performance enhancing drugs in elite sports (doping) is well recognized, however IPED abuse is a public health problem that is often overlooked and should be addressed by the medical community.
2021 ◽
Vol 28
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1990 ◽
Vol 18
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pp. 161-167
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