Drug overdose deaths in Brazil between 2000 and 2020: an analysis of sociodemographics and intentionality
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
;
45(5): 405-413, Sept.-Oct. 2023. tab, graf
Article
Dans Anglais
|
LILACS-Express
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-1528003
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.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Type d'étude:
Étude pronostique
Pays comme sujet:
Amérique du Sud
/
Brésil
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
Thème du journal:
Psychiatrie
Année:
2023
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
/
États-Unis d'Amérique
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health/US
/
New York University/US
/
UNIFESP/BR
/
Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)/BR
Documents relatifs à ce sujet
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS