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Opioid-related overdose deaths by industry and occupation-Massachusetts, 2011-2015.

Devan HawkinsCora RoelofsJames LaingLetitia Davis
Published in: American journal of industrial medicine (2019)
These findings underscore the need for policy and educational interventions to reduce OROD tailored to the needs of high rate worker populations. Interventions should address workplace hazards that cause injuries for which opioids are prescribed, as well as best practices in medical management and return to work following injury, safer prescribing, enhanced access to treatment for opioid use disorders, and overdose prevention education.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • chronic pain
  • primary care
  • pain management
  • physical activity
  • public health
  • mental health
  • combination therapy
  • drug induced