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B T Jensen

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At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1999

[Fatal poisonings among drug addicts in the county of Funen in 1995 and 1996].

The aim of this investigation was to examine the deaths of drug addicts from poisoning in the county of Funen in 1995 and 1996. The cause of death was related to drugs on the illicit market. Social conditions (homelessness, involvement in crime, psychogenic disease, circumstance of death) are discussed. The study included 47 drug addicts. Median age was 34, age span: 20-43. The main cause of death was poisoning by heroin. In 28% of the drug addicts cocaine was detected and in 13% amphetamine. About half had used benzodiazepines. Few were employees, most were criminals and eight were homeless. Thirty-eight percent were found in public lavatories. Eight had a serious psychiatric diagnosis. We can conclude that the drug addicts are socially marginalized. They abused a mixture of drugs. The drugs detected in the drug addicts compared well with the drugs on the illicit market and cocaine had gained access to the market.

Adult↗
PubMed1995

[Fatal cases of poisonings among drug addicts in the county of Funen in 1993].

This study includes death from poisoning among drug addicts in 1993 in the county of Funen, in all 24. The development during the last five years shows an increase, especially in the largest city in the county. The drug addicts have several problems, and several of them were well-known in the social welfare system or by the police. Half of the drug addicts had received treatment for their abuse and three persons were receiving treatment at the time of their death. A few--primarily among the youngest--had only used drugs for a short time while one third had abused drugs for several years. The greater part of the deaths were caused by heroin, which is found in different concentrations in the illegal market. Five of the dead persons had just been released from prison and three people had just left 24-hour care centres when they were found dead. Co-operation between the various, treating authorities has to be given a high priority.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1991

[Consumption of addictive drugs among pensioners. A study of the consumption of benzodiazepines and strong analgesics among pensioners who receive drugs free-of-charge].

The consumption of benzodiazepines and potent analgesics by old age pensioners and early retirees in Odense who had the right to receive medicine free-of-charge was accounted for where the month of March 1990 was concerned. Approximately 26% received financial support for benzodiazepines, 13% for analgesics while further 6% received support for both benzodiazepines and analgesics. The majority of the users were over 60 years and there twice as many women as men. No significant differences were observed in the sex and age distributions between the groups of pensioners who received benzodiazepines and/or analgesics and the group which received only other medicine. Both the direct and the indirect expenses are discussed. Furthermore, it is concluded that, in some of the pensioners, over-consumption is involved and that it is again necessary to emphasize the indications for prescription of these preparations.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

[Severely handicapped persons living at home].

The records of 34 economically demanding cases according to the Danish legislation on public assistance section 48, part 3 or the legislation on pensions section 17 were reviewed. The persons concerned were mainly young people who remained in their own homes despite severe handicap. Where 2/3 were concerned, progressive disease appeared to be involved. In addition, economical deliberations and assessment of the quality of life were considered.

Adult↗
PubMed1988

Fourteen years' survival with an untreated traumatic rupture of the thoracal aorta.

Untreated traumatic rupture of the aorta generally results in sudden death. A case with 14 years' survival after an unrecognized traumatic rupture of the aorta is presented. Chronic traumatic aneurysm of the aorta should be kept in mind in a patient who develops sudden symptoms of arteriosclerotic heart disease months to years after a relevant thoracic trauma.

Accidents, Traffic↗