Does use of prescribed analgesics in Norway differ between young adults with Norwegian and immigrant background?

Background: Migration from developing countries over the past few decades has led to a larger extent of ethnic and cultural diversity in many West European countries. This may lead to different patterns of drug-use, and studies are needed to increase the knowledge about if and how ethnicity affects drug use. Objectives: The objective of this study was to compare the use of prescribed analgesics in Norway between young adults with parents from Muslim countries, compared to young adults with ethnic Norwegian parents.