Proportional Trends in Pediatric Opioid Prescribing Between 2005 and 2016 by Age Group, Sex, Ethnicity, Race, Language, and Payer Status from a Large Children’s Hospital in the Southwest United States

Background/Objectives: Prescription opioid use before adulthood is typically effective for acute pain control and is also associated with adverse short- and long-term consequences. Methods: This study examined pediatric opioid prescribing trends over time across different age groups (early childhood...

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Main Authors: Melissa Pielech, Eric Kruger, Samantha M. Portis, Khirsten J. Wilson, W. Evan Rivers, Kevin E. Vowles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/11/1356
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