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EPI Data Brief: Unintentional Drug Poisoning (Overdose) Deaths Involving Opioids in New York City, 2000-2013

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This report describes the trends in unintentional drug poisoning deaths, noting a 41% increase in overdose deaths between 2010 and 2013. Seventy-seven percent of drug overdose deaths in 2013 involved an opioid. On average, there is more than one fatal opioid overdose a day. Heroin plays an increasing role in overdose deaths in New York City, doubling in 2013.

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  • 2014-08-26

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