Use of prescription opioids in Israel and socio-economic correlations between 2010 and 2020
Limor Adler,
Bar Cohen,
Shirley Shapiro Ben Daviv
et al.
Abstract:Background
The use of opioids has increased dramatically over the past several years in Israel. The aim of this study was to explore the trends of opioid consumption in Israel over a decade (2010–2020) stratified by socioeconomic status (SES), residence in the periphery, and ethnic background.
Methods
This cross-sectional study included all adult Maccabi Healthcare Services (MHS) patients who filled at least one prescription for opioids during the … Show more
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