Changes in the socio-demographic patterning of late adolescent health risk behaviours during the 1990s: analysis of two West of Scotland cohort studies.

The article focuses on two West of Scotland cohort studies, which analyze changes in the socio-demographic patterning of late adolescent health risk behaviours during the 1990s. The findings suggest that notable increases in female substance use and sexual risk behaviors concern the long-term health and well-being of young women. The background, methods, results, and conclusions of the study, are discussed.