Socioeconomic risk factors for fatal opioid overdoses in the United States: Findings from the Mortality Disparities in American Communities Study (MDAC).

Sean F AltekruseCandace M CosgroveWilliam C AltekruseRichard A JenkinsCarlos Blanco

Published in: PloS one (2020)

Opioid fatality was associated with indicators of low SES. The findings may help to target prevention, treatment and rehabilitation efforts to vulnerable groups.

Keyphrases

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