Morphine has long been a front-line treatment for pain, helping people undergoing medical emergencies, surgeries and chronic conditions. But the vital drug is unequally distributed worldwide, World Health Organization officials say in a new report.
“Millions of people continue to suffer preventable pain,” they write — calling attention to what they say is a medical and moral emergency.
It’s one of the oldest and least expensive opioids, but nonetheless is used more in higher-income countries such as the United States, which utilizes nearly 80 percent of the supply for the Americas region.In contrast, lower-income countries face severe shortages because of irregular supply, local policies, lack of providers and stigma. Despite having similar medical needs, high-income countries consumed an estimated 125.
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