European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine

factors influencing substance use, as well as the availability of substances, vary across different locations. Known contributing factors to poor lifestyle choices, including substance use and limited physical activities, include stress, the increased burden of studies, and difficulties in adjustment during the early days of medical school. The objective of this survey is to evaluate the patterns of substance use and physical activities among medical students. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among medical students, and the survey questionnaire was designed in collaboration with medical and psychiatry faculty. The questionnaire included questions regarding socio-demographic details, substance use, and physical exercise habits, among others. The data collected through the survey was analyzed. Results: Approximately 20% of the medical students from the college participated in the study, and among them, 11% reported substance use. Alcohol and cigarette smoking were the most commonly used substances. Nearly all students engaged in some form of physical exercise, but only 30% of medical students participated in moderate to vigorous physical exercise. Conclusion: In the early years of medical college, certain students begin using substances, while only a small proportion of students consistently participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities.