Socioeconomic marginalization and risk of overdose in a community-recruited cohort of people who use drugs: A longitudinal analysis

Original research
par
Mitra, Sanjana et al

Date de publication

2023

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

We sought to examine linkages between socioeconomic marginalization and non-fatal overdose risk in a community deeply affected by the ongoing drug poisoning crisis.

Constatations/points à retenir

Non-fatal overdose was positively associated with incarceration, homelessness, higher monthly income, material insecurity, and engagement illegal income generating activities, underscoring the importance of addressing the socioeconomic production of overdose risk.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Data derived from two community-recruited prospective cohorts of people who use drugs (n=1493)

Mots clés

Overdose
About PWUD
Poverty
Housing
Legal system/law enforcement