Examining non-linearity in the association between age and reported opioid use in different socioeconomic strata: cohort study using Health Survey for England waves from 1997 to 2014.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Age and socioeconomic status (SES) predict several health-related outcomes, including prescription opioid use. Contrasting findings from previous literature found higher prevalence of opioid use in both people over 65 years old and the working-age population of 35-55 years old. This study aimed to analyse if the association between age and opioid use is non-linear and differs in adults with different SES levels.

Methods

This cohort study used the Health Survey for England waves 1997-2014 data to investigate the shape of the correlation between reported opioid use and income decile, employment status and educational level. A semiparametric Generalised Additive Model was employed, so that linearity of correlation was not assumed. The shape of the relationship was as

SUBMITTER: Nowakowska M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9980331 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature