Indications of alcohol or drug use disorders in five different national registers in Sweden: a cross-sectional population-based study.
Andreas LundinAnna-Karin DanielssonChristina DalmanAnna-Clara HollanderPublished in: BMJ open (2023)
Accurate estimates of alcohol or drug use disorders are critical for healthcare and rehabilitation. This study shows that using a single register alone underestimates the burden of disease unevenly, while combining a range of registers can provide a more accurate picture.