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Confronting death from drug self-intoxication (DDSI): Prevention through a better definition

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  • Rockett, I.R.H.
  • Smith, G.S.
  • Caine, E.D.
  • Kapusta, N.D.
  • Hanzlick, R.L.
  • Larkin, G.L.
  • Naylor, C.P.E.
  • Nolte, K.B.
  • Miller, T.R.
  • Putnam, S.L.
  • De Leo, D.
  • Kleinig, J.
  • Stack, S.
  • Todd, K.H.
  • Fraser, D.W.

Abstract

Suicide and other selfdirected violence deaths are likely grossly underestimated, reflecting inappropriate classification ofmany drug intoxication deaths as accidents or unintentional and heterogeneous ascertainment and coding practices across states. As the tide of prescription and illicit drug-poisoning deaths is rising, public health and research needs would be better satisfied by considering most of these deaths a result of self-intoxication. Epidemiologists and prevention scientists could design better intervention strategies by focusing on premorbid behavior. We propose incorporating deaths from drug selfintoxication and investigations of all poisoning deaths into the National Violent Death Reporting System, which contains misclassified homicides and undetermined intent deaths, to facilitate efforts to comprehend and reverse the surging rate of drug intoxication fatalities. © 2013 American Public Health Association.

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  • Rockett, I.R.H. & Smith, G.S. & Caine, E.D. & Kapusta, N.D. & Hanzlick, R.L. & Larkin, G.L. & Naylor, C.P.E. & Nolte, K.B. & Miller, T.R. & Putnam, S.L. & De Leo, D. & Kleinig, J. & Stack, S. & Todd, , 2014. "Confronting death from drug self-intoxication (DDSI): Prevention through a better definition," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 104(12), pages 49-55.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2014.302244_5
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.302244
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    1. YoungJin Choi & YooKyung Boo, 2020. "Comparing Logistic Regression Models with Alternative Machine Learning Methods to Predict the Risk of Drug Intoxication Mortality," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(3), pages 1-10, January.
    2. Christopher J. Ruhm, 2016. "Taking the Measure of a Fatal Drug Epidemic," NBER Working Papers 22504, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.

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