Record linkage studies of drug-related deaths among adults who were released from prison to the community: a scoping review

Scoping review
par
Cooper, Janine A. et al

Date de publication

2023

Géographie

International

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

The objectives of this scoping review were to investigate, map and summarise evidence from record linkage studies about drug-related deaths among former adult prisoners.

Constatations/points à retenir

This scoping review found an increased risk of drug-related death after release from prison, particularly during the first two weeks after release, though drug-related mortality risk remained elevated for the first year among former prisoners.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Scoping review (45 publications included)

Mots clés

Overdose
Mortality
About PWUD
Outcomes
Legal system/law enforcement