The use of anabolic steroids in top Swedish athletes.

A questionnaire was distributed to the ten best male athletes in each track and field event in Sweden in the year of 1973. In total, 144 athletes were involved in this investigation and answers were received from 99 (69%). It was asked in the questionnaire whether the athletes had been using any anabolic steroids. In case steroids had been used the athletes were asked to answer specific questions related to positive and negative effects during and after steroid treatment.