Question - In 2016 there were reportedly 63,632 drug overdose deaths in the United Sates. What percentage of these deaths were attributed to opioids?
Answer - The cited reference reports “Opioids accounted for 66.4% (42,249) of deaths, with increases across age groups, racial/ethnic groups, urbanization levels and multiple states.” (Seth P et al. Overdose deaths involving opioids, cocaine, and psychostimulants - United States 2015-2016. MMWR March 30, 2018, 67(12): 349-358)
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