alcohol and drug abuse

Accesses to ER for Alcohol and Drugs Related Conditions among Foreigners in Rome, 1999-2014

Background:

Alcohol and drugs abuse and dependence are a well-known issue for foreign populations. The aim of this study was to characterize the admissions to the emergency room of three hospitals of Rome from 1999 to 2014 for these conditions and to highlight the differences between Italian citizens and foreigners. The impact of educational level (EL), with respect of the nationality, was also investigated.

Methods:

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