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European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. (2011) Mortality related to drug use in Europe. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union.

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This Selected issue focuses on mortality among drug users due to all causes, of which drug-induced deaths (overdoses) is only a component, albeit the one most well-documented. The publication begins with an introduction to mortality cohort studies and then reviews the findings on overall mortality rates in Europe. The available sources of data are examined to explore the main causes of deaths among drug users and the latest information on risk and protective factors. The Selected issue finishes with a discussion of the public health implications of drug-related mortality and the options available for prevention and intervention.

Table of contents:
* Introduction
* Key findings from recent mortality cohorts in Europe
* What are the major causes of death among problem drug users?
* Public health perspectives and implications
* Towards a better understanding of drug-related mortality for more effective action


Item Type
Report
Publication Type
Irish-related, International, Report
Drug Type
Substances (not alcohol/tobacco)
Intervention Type
Harm reduction
Date
2011
Pages
40 p.
Publisher
Publications Office of the European Union
Corporate Creators
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction
Place of Publication
Luxembourg
ISBN
978-92-9168-492-2
EndNote
Accession Number
HRB (Electronic Only)
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