Heroin Deaths in U.S. more than Double in 3 Years as White Men Lead Overdose Growth
In 2010, there were 3,036 deaths in the U.S. involving heroin overdoses, a rate of 1.0 per 100,000 population. By 2013, the number had jumped to 8,257, a rate of 2.7 per 100,000. The demographics of the overdose victims have changed almost as dramatically. In 2000, African-Americans aged 45-64 had the highest rate of overdose deaths. By 2013, it was whites aged 18-44 who predominated. Men were far more likely to overdose than women.
http://www.allgov.com/news/controversies/heroin-deaths-in-us-more-than-double-in-3-years-as-white-men-lead-overdose-growth-150515?news=856486
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In 2010, there were 3,036 deaths in the U.S. involving heroin overdoses, a rate of 1.0 per 100,000 population. By 2013, the number had jumped to 8,257, a rate of 2.7 per 100,000. The demographics of the overdose victims have changed almost as dramatically. In 2000, African-Americans aged 45-64 had the highest rate of overdose deaths. By 2013, it was whites aged 18-44 who predominated. Men were far more likely to overdose than women.
http://www.allgov.com/news/controversies/heroin-deaths-in-us-more-than-double-in-3-years-as-white-men-lead-overdose-growth-150515?news=856486
#Afghanistan #HeroinPoppies #Drugs