Original research
by
Amin, Solmaz et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
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.
Findings/Key points
Racial and ethnic minorities died at younger ages from opioid related causes. Educational attainment and marital status substantially reduced YPLL differences.
Design/methods
Geocoded death records
Keywords
Overdose
Mortality
About PWUD
Equity
