Risk factors associated with problem use of prescription drugs

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作者
Simoni-Wastila, L
Strickler, G
机构
[1] Univ Maryland, Sch Pharm, Dept Pharmaceut Hlth Sci Res, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA
[2] Brandeis Univ, Heller Grad Sch, Schneider Inst Hlth Policy, Waltham, MA 02254 USA
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10.2105/AJPH.94.2.266
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R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
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1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
We estimate the prevalence of and risk factors for the problem use of prescription drugs, overall and by therapeutic class. Applying logistic regression analysis to data from the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse,(1) we found that nearly 1.3 million Americans aged 12 years and older experience problem use of prescription drugs signifying physiological dependence or heavy daily use. Those at greatest risk include older adults, females, those in poor/fair health, and daily alcohol drinkers.
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