News Report | February 24, 2019
Women Have 374.8 Opioid-Related Hospital Stays Per 100,000 Population
In 2016, the rate of opioid-related stays among women was 374.8 per 100,000 population. During 2015, women had about 300 opioid-related hospital stays per 100,000 population. The 2016 rate increased with women's age, decreased with community-level income. Most opioid-related stays among women ages 15 to 44 years involved abuse/dependence (86%). Nearly half of opioid stays among women ages 65 years and older were due to adverse events (common adverse effects of opioid therapy include nausea and vomiting, and constipation). Nearly 1 in 10 opioid stays among women ages 45 to 64 . . .