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Papers: 2 Apr 2022 - 8 Apr 2022

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


2022 Apr 05


Epidemiology

Causal Effect of Chronic Pain on Mortality through Opioid prescriptions: Application of the Front-Door Formula.

Abstract

Chronic pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is strongly associated with the epidemic of opioid overdosing events. However, the causal links between chronic pain, opioid prescriptions, and mortality remain unclear.