Preprint Brief Report Version 1 This version is not peer-reviewed

Social Determinates of Health Relating to Manual Labor, Chronic Pain, and Risk of Opioid Addiction

Version 1 : Received: 26 August 2024 / Approved: 26 August 2024 / Online: 27 August 2024 (10:16:37 CEST)

How to cite: Fish, A.; Panlilio, M. Social Determinates of Health Relating to Manual Labor, Chronic Pain, and Risk of Opioid Addiction. Preprints 2024, 2024081898. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.1898.v1 Fish, A.; Panlilio, M. Social Determinates of Health Relating to Manual Labor, Chronic Pain, and Risk of Opioid Addiction. Preprints 2024, 2024081898. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.1898.v1

Abstract

Abstract: This brief report investigates the potential correlation between manual labor and opioid addiction, focusing on contributing factors such as chronic pain, regular exercise, healthcare access, and housing stability. Although manual labor is associated with higher rates of work-related injuries and chronic pain, the review finds no strong, direct correlation between manual labor and increased opioid addiction rates. The relationship is complex and influenced by a range of socio-economic factors. The findings highlight the need for further research, particularly longitudinal studies, to explore these dynamics in depth and develop targeted interventions for at-risk populations.

Keywords

Manual labor; opioid addiction; chronic pain; socioeconomic status (SES); healthcare access; work-related injuries

Subject

Public Health and Healthcare, Public Health and Health Services

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