Trends in drug poisoning deaths, by sex, in Ireland: a repeated cross-sectional study from 2004 to 2017.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine sex differences in age-standardised rates (ASR) of overall and drug-specific drug poisoning deaths in Ireland between 2004 and 2017.

Design

Repeated cross-sectional study.

Setting

Drug poisoning deaths in Ireland.

Participants

National Drug-Related Deaths Index and pharmacy claims database (Primary Care Reimbursement Service-General Medical Services) data from 2004 to 2017.

Outcome measures

The primary outcome was trends in drug poisoning death rates by sex. The secondary outcomes were trends in drug poisoning death rates involving (1) any CNS (Central Nervous System) depressants, (2) ≥2 CNS depressants and (3) specific drugs/drug classes (eg, prescription opioids, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, alcohol, cocaine and heroin) by sex

SUBMITTER: Lynn E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8420717 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature