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Table 1 Included outcomes of interest

From: A scoping review of risk behaviour interventions in young men

Risk behaviour

Associated health outcomes

Physical inactivity

Obesity, diabetes, hypertension, hyperglycaemia, cancer, CVD, mental health disorders (i.e. depression), quality of life.

Poor diet

Obesity, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, hyperglycaemia, CVD, quality of life.

Alcohol use

Actual injury, alcohol dependence, obesity, diabetes, mental health disorders (i.e. depression), cancer, liver disease, CVD, quality of life.

Tobacco smoking

Respiratory/lung diseases, cancer, CVD, hypertension, hyperglycaemia, quality of life.

Recreational drug use

Mental health disorders (i.e. depression, anxiety), HIV, hepatitis.

Sexual behaviours

HIV, STD’s.

Violence

Actual injury, mental health disorders (i.e ADHD, schizophrenia, depression etc)

Unsafe vehicle driving

Actual injury, mental health disorders (i.e ADHD, bi-polar, schizophrenia, anxiety etc)

Gambling

Mental health disorders (i.e. depression), quality of life.

Tanning/ sun exposure

Skin cancer

Self-harm

Mental health disorders (i.e. depression), quality of life.