Original research
par
Darke, Shane et al
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
Australia
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
Assess the population mortality rates of cocaine-related deaths in Australia, 2000-2021; 2. determine the circumstances of death and case characteristics; and 3. determine their toxicological profile.
Constatations/points à retenir
There was a large increase in cocaine-related deaths across Australia from 2000 to 2021. This was accompanied by changes in case profiles, with histories of injecting drug use and substance use problems, as well as recent opioid use, becoming less prominent.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Retrospective study of cocaine-related deaths in Australia, 2000-2021, retrieved from the National Coronial Information System (n=884).
Mots clés
Mortality
Stimulants
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