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Drug-poisoning Deaths Involving Opioid Analgesics: United States, 1999-2011.

Author: ChenLi Hui, HedegaardHolly, WarnerMargaret

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Overview

Opioid analgesic poisoning deaths in the US have increased dramatically in recent years. This report examines trends in opioid poisoning deaths from 1999 to 2011.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Data from the National Vital Statistics System, Mortality File. The age-adjusted rate for opioid-analgesic poisoning deaths nearly quadrupled from 1.4 per 100,000 in 1999 to 5.4 per 100,000 in 2011. Although the opioid-analgesic poisoning death rates increased each year from 1999 through 2011, the r...See full text at original site
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25228059

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Drug-Poisoning Deaths Involving Opioid Analgesics: United States, 1999-2011

The widespread use of opioid analgesics, a double-edged sword in the desert of pain management, has led to a disturbing increase in drug-poisoning deaths in the United States. This study examines the alarming trend of opioid-related deaths over a 13-year period, highlighting the escalating crisis and the need for proactive interventions. The research reveals a nearly fourfold increase in age-adjusted rates for opioid-analgesic poisoning deaths, emphasizing the urgency for public health initiatives to address this growing concern.

A Rising Tide of Opioid-Related Deaths: Navigating the Desert of Addiction

This research underscores the escalating crisis of opioid-related deaths in the United States. The findings paint a sobering picture, revealing a significant increase in age-adjusted rates for opioid-analgesic poisoning deaths. This alarming trend calls for urgent attention and proactive measures to combat this public health issue.

A Desert of Pain: Understanding Opioid-Related Deaths

This study provides a comprehensive overview of the tragic consequences of opioid misuse and abuse. It sheds light on the alarming increase in drug-poisoning deaths involving opioid analgesics, emphasizing the need for effective prevention strategies, safe prescribing practices, and access to treatment for individuals struggling with addiction.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study presents a sobering account of the increasing opioid-related deaths in the United States. It emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to address this public health crisis, including prevention, safe prescribing practices, and access to treatment for individuals struggling with opioid addiction.
Date :
  1. Date Completed 2015-05-27
  2. Date Revised 2022-12-07
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Pubmed ID

25228059

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

25228059

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