Deaths associated with opioids, race and ethnicity, and years of potential life lost in Washington State

Original research
par
Amin, Solmaz 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 disparities in years of potential life lost (YPLL) related to opioid use among racial and ethnic groups adjusting for individual- and neighborhood-level characteristics.

Constatations/points à retenir

Racial and ethnic minorities died at younger ages from opioid related causes. Educational attainment and marital status substantially reduced YPLL differences.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Geocoded death records

Mots clés

Overdose
Mortality
About PWUD
Equity