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Mortality among regular or dependent users of heroin and other opioids: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
Addiction · 2010 · Vol. 106(1) · pp. 32–51
Louisa Degenhardt✉(Burnet Institute)Chiara Bucello(UNSW Sydney)Bradley Mathers(UNSW Sydney)Christina Briegleb(UNSW Sydney)Hammad Ali(UNSW Sydney)Matthew Hickman(University of Bristol)Jennifer McLaren(UNSW Sydney)
Abstract
Mortality among opioid-dependent users varies across countries and populations. Treatment is clearly protective against mortality even in non-randomized observational studies. Study characteristics predict mortality levels; these should be taken into account in future studies.
Opioid Use Disorder TreatmentPrenatal Substance Exposure EffectsSubstance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesMedicineObservational studyDemographyMeta-analysisMortality rateEpidemiologyCohort studyPsycINFOMEDLINESelection bias
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AdultAnalgesics, OpioidAsiaCause of DeathEuropeFemaleHumansMaleOpioid-Related DisordersNorth AmericaRecurrenceTime FactorsHIV InfectionsSubstance Abuse, IntravenousAustralasia
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