Use of steroids for self-enhancement: an epidemiologic/societal perspective.
Abstract
Humans are basically competitive. For centuries, athletes have used various substances to enhance performance, increase strength, and prolong endurance. In the early 1940s, research indicating that testosterone improved a sense of well-being, appearance, and sexual performance led to the use of anabolic steroid hormones by a select few athletes. Today, even among high school students, the use of androgenic steroid hormones is prevalent, with 1%...
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Title
Use of steroids for self-enhancement: an epidemiologic/societal perspective.
Published Date
Mar 1, 2001
Journal
Volume
11
Issue
3
Pages
157 - 60
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