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Overdoses of Prescription Opioid Pain Relievers and Other Drugs Among Women — United States, 1999–2010

Conclusions: Although more men die from drug overdoses than women, the percentage increase in deaths since 1999 is greater among women. More women have died each year from drug overdoses than from motor vehicle–related injuries since 2007. Deaths and ED visits related to OPR continue to increase among women. The prominent involvement of psychotherapeutic drugs, such as benzodiazepines, among overdoses provides insight for prevention opportunities.

Posted in: Open Access Journal Articles on 08/02/2013 | Link to this post on IFP |
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