A cross-sectional study of opioid involvement in non-poisoning suicide – risks and prevention opportunities

A cross-sectional study of opioid involvement in non-poisoning suicide – risks and prevention opportunities

Abstract Objective To examine prevalence, demographic, and incident factors associated with opioid-positivity in Illinois suicide decedents who died by causes other than poisoning. Method Cross-sectional study of Illinois’ suicide decedents occurring between January 2015 and December 2017. Data come...

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Main Authors: Maryann Mason, Sarah B. Welch, Suzanne McLone, Tami Bartell, Patrick M. Lank, Karen Sheehan, Lori Ann Post
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Suicide
Opioids
Chronic health conditions
Substance misuse
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10792-y

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