Original research
par
Victor, Grant et al
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
This study examined the overall impact of jail incarceration on overdose, the specific hazard for those booked on a syringe-related charge and the proportion of all overdose decedents in the community who were in the jail prior to death.
Constatations/points à retenir
In Marion County, IN, USA, there appears to be an association between increased risk of fatal drug overdose and both syringe-related arrests and repeat jail bookings.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Cohort study - All individuals released from one county jail between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2017 and decedents who died within the county from an accidental fatal overdose between January 2017 and December 2019.
Mots clés
Overdose
Mortality
About PWUD
Legal system/law enforcement
Illegal drugs
