Association of Obesity With Prescription Opioids for Painful Conditions in Patients Seeking Primary Care in the US

Volume: 3, Issue: 4, Pages: e202012 - e202012
Published: Apr 2, 2020
Abstract

Importance

Prior studies have identified an association between obesity and prescription opioid use in the US. However, the pain conditions that are factors in this association remain unestablished.

Objective

To investigate the association between obesity and pain diagnoses recorded by primary care clinicians as reasons for prescription of opioids.

Design, Setting, and Participants

A cross-sectional study including 565...
Paper Details
Title
Association of Obesity With Prescription Opioids for Painful Conditions in Patients Seeking Primary Care in the US
Published Date
Apr 2, 2020
Volume
3
Issue
4
Pages
e202012 - e202012
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