Table 1 Some data on the prevalence of khat consumption in different countries where khat is prevalent
From: A review of the health implications of heavy metals and pesticide residues on khat users
Country of study | Type of study | Population segment | Prevalence of khat consumption (%) | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ethiopia | Systematic review and meta-analysis | University students | 23.22 | Gebrie et al. (2018) |
Djibouti | Cross-sectional epidemiological survey | Patients (129) | 48.1 | Bennani and Mohamed (2021) |
Eastern region, Kenya | Cross-sectional household survey | Individuals above 10Â years | 36.8 | Ongeri et al. (2019) |
Jazan region, Saudi Arabia | Cross-sectional survey | Students (15–25 years) | 21.4 | Ageely (2009) |
Kisenyi, Uganda | Cross-sectional study | Male adults | 5.53 | Abdinasir (2013) |