Original research
par
Macmadu, Alexandria et al
Date de publication
2021
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Unknown
L’objectif
Were there changes in the rate and characteristics of deaths from drug overdose before vs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Rhode Island?
Constatations/points à retenir
Rates of death from overdose among men, deaths involving synthetic opioids, and deaths occurring in personal residences increased significantly in 2020 compared with 2019. Deaths due to overdose also increased among people experiencing job loss and in subgroups with mental health diagnoses.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Population-based cohort study (470 adults who died of drug overdose in Rhode Island)
Mots clés
Overdose
Mortality
Housing
Illegal drugs
Sex/Gender
Mental health
