Prevalence of smoking in adults with chronic pain

Tobacco Induced Diseases

W. Michael Hooten¹  Thomas P. Pittelkow³  Vwaire J. Orhurhu² 

[1] Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First Street SW, Rochester 55905, MN, USA;Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester 55905, MN, USA;Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester 55902, MN, USA

关键词: Chronic headache;    Fibromyalgia;    Low back pain;    Prevalence;    Chronic pain;    Smoking;   

Others  :  1219581
DOI  :  10.1186/s12971-015-0042-y

 received in 2014-12-24, accepted in 2015-07-08,  发布年份 2015

【 摘 要 】

Introduction

Cigarette smoking is common among adults with chronic pain. The primary objective of this study was to determine the period prevalence of smoking in patients with chronic pain. A secondary objective was to determine the prevalence of smoking among patients with commonly occurring pain diagnoses including fibromyalgia, low back pain, and headache.

Methods

This population study included 5350 patients (1256 smokers, 4094 nonsmokers) admitted to the Mayo Comprehensive Pain Rehabilitation Center from January 1998 through December 2012. Smoking status was determined using a self-report questionnaire.

Results

During the 15 year study period, the overall prevalence of smoking was 23.5 % (95 % CI 22.4 – 24.6). The prevalence of smoking in 2000, 2005, and 2010 was 24.2, 25.7, and 28.3 % respectively. The overall prevalence of smoking in patients with fibromyalgia, low back pain, and headache was 25.2 % (95 % CI 22.8 – 28.3), 22.8 % (95 % CI 21.3 – 25.9), and 21.2 % (95 % CI 17.9 – 24.7), respectively. In a multiple variable logistic model adjusted for age and sex, opioid use was significantly associated with status as a current smoker.

Conclusion

The prevalence of smoking in patients with chronic pain has not declined when compared to the general population. The higher prevalence of smoking was consistently observed in commonly occurring pain diagnoses including fibromyalgia, back pain, and headache. Further research is needed to identify the potential factors that contribute to the high prevalence of smoking in this patient population.

【 授权许可】

   
2015 Orhurhu et al.

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