Rise in Heart Infections in Drug-Using Women

​​🚨 Alarming Rise in Heart Infections Among Women Who Inject Drugs #DrugNews #BBSafety 💡 A new study by Janica A. Adams and colleagues reveals a troubling increase in infective endocarditis (IE) among women who inject drugs. Conducted across five Canadian hospitals, this research highlights critical health outcome disparities between women and men, emphasizing the need for targeted public health interventions amid the ongoing opioid epidemic. 💔 Notably, women make up over half of the IE cases in the study, despite being only one-third of the overall injecting drug user population. This raises concerns about women's vulnerability. Additionally, the study found that affected women are generally younger, with some being pregnant at diagnosis and lacking contraceptive use, indicating significant gaps in healthcare access and reproductive support. 🏙️ The research also points to an urban-rural divide in outcomes. Women in urban areas face higher mortality rates due to challenges like homelessness and violence, while those in rural areas tend to fare better, possibly thanks to stronger community ties and more accessible healthcare. This highlights the need for interventions tailored to specific geographical contexts. 🩺 However, women receiving inpatient substance use disorder counseling showed better survival rates compared to those with outpatient referrals, underscoring the importance of immediate support. With nearly half of all people who inject drugs with IE dying within five years, enhancing addiction care, reproductive health services, and comprehensive harm reduction strategies is crucial for this vulnerable population as we address the ongoing opioid crisis. 👉 Link: https://bbgate.com/en/threads/alarming-rise-in-heart-infections-among-women-who-inject-drugs.12981/ 🧅 Link: http://bbzzzsvqcrqtki6umym6itiixfhni37ybtt7mkbjyxn2pgllzxf2qgyd.onion/en/threads/alarming-rise-in-heart-infections-among-women-who-inject-drugs.12981/ Breaking Bad Forum │ TG Channel