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Using Local Toxicology Data for Drug Overdose Mortality Surveillance
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Although Marin County ranks as the healthiest county in California, it ranks poorly in substance abuse indicators, including drug overdose mortality.1 Death certificates do not always include specific detail on the substances involved in a drug… read more… on the substances involved in a drug overdose.2 This lack of specificity makes it difficult to identify public … on the substances involved in a drug overdose.2 This lack of specificity makes it difficult to identify public … -
Development of Text-Based Algorithm for Opioid Overdose Identification in EMS Data
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Opioid overdoses have emerged within the last five to ten years to be a major public health concern. The high potential for fatal events, disease transmission, and addiction all contribute to negative outcomes. However, what is currently known about… read more… due to the often short disease course of addiction and lack of consistent health care visits. Overdose patients are … due to the often short disease course of addiction and lack of consistent health care visits. Overdose patients are …