I have been going *crazy* trying to find national data for mortality rates of specific drugs or drug types (e.g., opioids).  I have found DAWN data which compares rates for 38 metropolitan areas and reports figures per 1,000,000 residents, but I have been not been able to find simple national data comparable to data for tobacco, alcohol, or even non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.  Why can I find death rates for Tylenol but not for heroin? 
 
I realize all the problems of imprecision in such figures, but I'm trying to get a general comparative picture of lethality.
 
Can anyone out there help?
 
Thanks,
Paul Okami
---
You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]
To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Reply via email to