Hickman, Matthew and Carrivick, Sandra and Cusick, Linda and Zador, Deborah and Paterson, Susan and Hunt, Neil (2007) A taxonomy of preventability of overdose death: a multi-method study. London: National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse. Research briefing 23.
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The study aims to provide a description and taxonomy of overdose deaths and their preventability. It utilises qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis strategies. Quantitative data was derived from coroners’ files and the circumstances of death. Qualitative data was taken from witness statements and overdose stories told by drug users. This data was checked by an expert panel of drug user analysts.
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Harm reduction > Substance use harm reduction
P Demography, epidemiology, and history > Population dynamics > Substance related mortality / death
VA Geographic area > Europe > United Kingdom
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