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Utilization of Emergency Department Data for Drug Overdose Surveillance in North Carolina
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In North Carolina there has been an escalation of poisoning deaths. In 2011, the number of fatal poisonings was 1,368 deaths, with 91% classified as drug overdoses with the majority of those due to opioid analgesics.[1] Far greater numbers of drug… read more… emergency department (ED) or outpatient clinic visits, or resolve without the individual seeking medical … DETECT), NC collects information on 99.5% of all acute-care ED visits across the state, primarily for syndromic … DETECT), NC collects information on 99.5% of all acute-care ED visits across the state, primarily for syndromic …