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. 2022 Sep 1;5(9):e2232314.
doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.32314.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Drug Overdose Deaths in the US During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Beth Han  1 , Emily B Einstein  1 , Christopher M Jones  2 , Jessica Cotto  1 , Wilson M Compton  1 , Nora D Volkow  1
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Drug Overdose Deaths in the US During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Beth Han et al. JAMA Netw Open. .

Abstract

This cross-sectional study describes the nationwide trends in drug overdose mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic by age, sex, and race and ethnicity.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Compton reported long-term stock holdings with General Electric Co, 3M Companies, and Pfizer Inc outside the submitted work. No other disclosures were reported.

Figures

Figure.
Figure.. Age-Adjusted Drug Overdose Death Rates Among US Individuals by Age, Sex, and Race and Ethnicity Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March-August 2020 indicates the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. AIAN indicates American Indian or Alaska Native.
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