Medical Safety & Global Health
Open Access

Prevalence of Tramadol Abuse in Egypt: a Systematic Review and Narrative Analysis.

7^th Global Public Health on Occupational Safety and Health Policy

August 23-24,2021 | Webinar

Abdullah S. Eldaly

Mayo Clinic,Jacksonville,Florida

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Med Safe Glo Heal

Abstract :

Substance abuse is a rising public health concern in Egypt. Some reports estimate that over 10% of Egyptian adults use at least one substance of abuse which is double the percentage in the developed countries. Tramadol is one of the most common abused substances in Egypt. The highly addictive weak opioid is becoming increasingly popular among Egyptians as it is readily available, relatively cheap, causes euphoric sensation, and allegedly improves sexual performance. The working class seems to be particularly severed by the uprising tramadol epidemic which could end up in an economic and public health crisis.

Biography :

Abdullah S. Eldaly is from Division of plastic surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida.