Drug overdose deaths in Brazil between 2000 and 2020: an analysis of sociodemographics and intentionality
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
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45(5): 405-413, Sept.-Oct. 2023. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Objectives:
To examine drug overdose records in Brazil from 2000 to 2020, analyzing trends over time in overdoses and overall sociodemographic characteristics of the deceased.Methods:
Using data from the Brazilian Mortality Information System (Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade), we identified records from 2000-2020 in which the underlying cause-of-death was one of the following codes X40-X45 (accidental poisoning), X60-X65 (intentional poisoning), or Y10-Y15 (undetermined intentionality poisoning). The Brazilian dataset included 21,410 deaths. We used joinpoint regression analysis to assess changes in trends over time.Results:
People who died of drug overdoses in Brazil between 2000 and 2020 had a mean age of 38.91 years; 38.45% were women, and 44.01% were identified as White. Of the overdose deaths, 44.70% were classified as intentional and 32.12% were classified as unintentional. Among the identified drugs, stimulants were the most common class. However, most records did not report which drug was responsible for death.Conclusion:
Sociodemographic trends in overdose deaths in Brazil must guide country-specific policies. Nevertheless, data collection protocols must be improved, particularly regarding the drug used in overdoses.
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Type of study:
Prognostic study
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
Journal subject:
Psychiatry
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
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United States
Institution/Affiliation country:
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health/US
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New York University/US
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UNIFESP/BR
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Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)/BR
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