Prevalence and Risk Factors of Addictive and Potentially Addictive Behaviors in Swiss Adults: A Population-Based Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Addictive and Potentially Addictive Behaviors in Swiss Adults: A Population-Based Study

  • By

  • Roxane Dumont

  • Mayssam Nehme

  • Stephanie Schrempft

  • Hélène Baysson

  • Anshu Uppal

  • Aminata Rosalie Bouhet

  • Shannon Mechoullam

  • Julien Lamour

  • Silvia Stringhini

  • Idris Guessous

  • April 14, 2026

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    Addictive behaviors include substance-related activities like smoking and recreational drug use, as well as non-substance activities such as gambling and excessive screen time.

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    Primary care physicians play a crucial role in identifying and managing addictive behaviors, particularly in vulnerable populations at high risk.

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    Socioeconomic adversity significantly contributes to the development of addictive behaviors, as individuals in disadvantaged communities face increased stress and limited resources.

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    Recent trends show a rise in socially normalized harmful behaviors, including excessive social media use and ultra-processed food consumption, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    The study utilized data from the Specchio digital cohort in Geneva to analyze multiple addictive behaviors and their associated risk factors in the adult population.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Addictive and Potentially Addictive Behaviors in Swiss Adults: A Population-Based Study

  • by Roxane Dumont, Mayssam Nehme, Stephanie Schrempft, Hélène Baysson, Anshu Uppal, Aminata Rosalie Bouhet, Shannon Mechoullam, Julien Lamour, Silvia Stringhini, Idris Guessous

  • April 14, 2026

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