Table. Multivariable Characteristics for Opioid-Related Hospitalizations Among Patients With Cancer.
| Characteristic | Opioid-Related Hospitalization, OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Age category, y | |
| 18-29 | 3.56 (2.75-4.61) |
| 30-49 | 3.49 (3.00-4.06) |
| 50-69 | 2.61 (2.34-2.91) |
| >70 | 1 [Reference] |
| Race/ethnicity | |
| White | 1 [Reference] |
| Black | 0.76 (0.67-0.87) |
| Hispanic | 0.56 (0.46-0.67) |
| Othera | 0.65 (0.52-0.81) |
| Substance abuse | |
| Alcohol | 1.15 (0.99-1.35) |
| Drugs | 7.92 (6.95-9.02) |
| Mental illness | |
| Depression | 2.34 (2.13-2.58) |
| Psychotic disorders | 4.13 (3.66-4.65) |
| Year range | |
| 2006-2008 | 1 [Reference] |
| 2009-2011 | 1.18 (1.06-1.31) |
| 2012-2014 | 1.17 (1.05-1.31) |
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Includes Asian or Pacific Islander, Native American, and other.