Racial Differences in Over-the-Counter Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Use Among Individuals at Risk of Adverse Cardiovascular Events.

Kathryn R K BensonClarissa J DiamantidisClemontina A DavenportRobert S SandlerL Ebony BoulwareDinushika Mohottige

Published in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2023)

Black individuals at risk of ACEs had higher odds of any OTC NSAID and HPP-NSAID use than non-Black individuals, after controlling for pain and socio-economic status. Further research is necessary to identify potential mechanisms driving this increased use.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular events
anti inflammatory
coronary artery disease
cardiovascular disease
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
emergency department
spinal cord
risk assessment
human health