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To estimate the prevalence, incidence, and long-term patterns of sedative and hypnotic drug use in an urban population, and to evaluate associations with sociodemographic factors, disease symptoms, and alcohol consumption.

February 1, 1994American Journal of Public Health

Sedatives and hypnotics in Stockholm: social factors and kinds of use.

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To estimate the prevalence, incidence, and long-term patterns of sedative and hypnotic drug use in an urban population, and to evaluate associations with sociodemographic factors, disease symptoms, and alcohol consumption.
Surveyed a random population sample of 6,217 adults in Stockholm County, Sweden.
Evaluated drug use patterns and risk factors using multivariable logistic regression analysis.
Current use of sedatives or hypnotics was reported by 12.8% of men and 18.6% of women, while regular use was 3.7% in men and 4.7% in women.
Odds ratios for current use increased with older age, unemployment, disability pension, heavy alcohol consumption, elevated symptom burden, and widowhood.
Over 25% of individuals reporting use within the previous 2 weeks became regular users 6 months later, with an annual regular-use incidence rate of 1.8% in men and 2.7% in women aged 25 to 64 years.

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Population-based survey reveals high prevalence and long-term use of sedatives and hypnotics among urban adults, indicating substantial persistence in drug consumption.

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Blennow et al. (1994) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a98e1aa3e4cc22aad748630 https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.84.2.242

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Population-based survey reveals high prevalence and long-term use of sedatives and hypnotics among urban adults, indicating substantial persistence in drug consumption.

Sedatives and hypnotics in Stockholm: social factors and kinds of use.

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