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[Continuous regular use of mild analgesics in Denmark]
Marie Hargreave1, Ann Nielsen, Christian Munk
1Afdeling for Virus, Hormoner og Kraeft, Institut for Epidemiologisk Kraeftforskning, Kraeftens Bekaempelse, Strandboulevarden 49, 2100 København Ø, Denmark.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|August 24, 2010
Summary
Continuous regular use of analgesics like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin is common in Denmark, particularly among women. Factors such as poor health, age, and lower education are linked to increased analgesic use.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology and Public Health
- Epidemiology of Drug Use
Context:
- Negative health effects of analgesics are known, but prevalence and associated factors of continuous regular use remain understudied.
- Understanding analgesic use patterns is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose:
- To describe the prevalence of continuous regular use of acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin in Denmark.
- To identify factors associated with the regular use of these common analgesics.
Summary:
- A study of 22,199 women and 23,080 men (aged 18-45) in Denmark found regular monthly analgesic use was more common in women.
- Acetaminophen was the most frequently used analgesic. Poor self-rated health, older age, lower education, living in less urbanized areas, smoking, and being overweight were associated with higher weekly use.
- Continuous regular analgesic use was prevalent in young Danish adults, highlighting social inequalities.
Impact:
- Reveals significant social inequalities in analgesic consumption, indicating a need for targeted public health interventions.
- Provides valuable data for developing strategies to mitigate potential harms from widespread analgesic use.
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