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Papers: 18 Feb 2023 - 24 Feb 2023

RESEARCH TYPE:
Basic Science, Resource


Human Studies


2023


J Pain Res


36815123


16

Epidemiological Factors Associated with Prescription of Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain in Adults: A Country-Wide, Registry-Based Study in Denmark Spans 2004-2018.

Authors

Hansen CA, Ernst MT, Smith CD, Abrahamsen B

Abstract

Denmark has a high consumption of prescribed opioids, and many citizens with chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP). Therefore, we aimed to characterize and assess epidemiological risk factors associated with long-term non-cancer opioid use among Danish citizens.