Publications by authors named "Jean-Francois Leroux"
Chronic pain and accidental acute toxicity deaths in Canada, 2016-2017.
Health Promot Chronic Dis Prev Can
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Out of 7,902 deaths analyzed, 13% had a history of chronic pain, with these individuals typically being older, unemployed, and having higher rates of mental health issues and past trauma or surgery.
- * The research highlights the connection between unmanaged chronic pain and an increased risk of death from substance toxicity, suggesting the need for better harm reduction strategies and patient support to address these complexities.