Drug overdose deaths in the United States, 1999–2020

Hedegaard, Holly; Miniño, Arialdi M.; Spencer, Merianne Rose; Warner, Margaret

doi:10.15620/cdc:112340

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Drug overdose deaths in the United States, 1999–2020

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By Hedegaard, Holly ; Miniño, Arialdi M. ; Spencer, Merianne Rose ; ...
Series: NCHS Data Briefs

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Hedegaard, Holly ; Miniño, Arialdi M. ; Spencer, Merianne Rose ; Warner, Margaret
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Deaths from drug overdose continue to contribute to overall mortality and the lowering of life expectancy in the United States (1-4). This report uses the most recent data from the NationalVital Statistics System (NVSS) to update statistics on deaths from drug overdose in the United States, showing rates by demographic group and by specific types of drugs involved (such as opioids or stimulants), with a focus on changes from 2019 to 2020.
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NCHS Data Briefs
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Statistics
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United States
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National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.)
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8 Pages
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428
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National Center for Health Statistics
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