Original research
by
Macmadu, Alexandria et al
Release Date
2021
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Unknown
Objective
Were there changes in the rate and characteristics of deaths from drug overdose before vs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Rhode Island?
Findings/Key points
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.
Design/methods
Population-based cohort study (470 adults who died of drug overdose in Rhode Island)
Keywords
Overdose
Mortality
Housing
Illegal drugs
Sex/Gender
Mental health
