Trends in drug overdose deaths among adults 65 years of age and older in Canada (2000–2022)
Background: Although young adults and middle-aged adults have borne the brunt of the drug overdose crisis in Canada, older adults are also at an increased risk of harms. We examined trends in drug overdose deaths and opioid overdose deaths among adults 65 years of age and older. Methods: Age-standar...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-09-01
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Series: | Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772724624000386 |