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Drug-related unintentional injury deaths in the U.S. rose 60% from 2018 to 2023, mostly among men aged 35–44 and Black Americans.
Unintentional injury deaths involving drugs rose nearly 60% in the U.S. from 2018 to 2023, with drug-related causes increasing from 20% to 31% of all such deaths, according to a study presented at the American College of Surgeons meeting.
Most victims were aged 35 to 44, and men died at more than twice the rate of women.
Black individuals accounted for 35% of these deaths, the highest rate among racial groups.
The findings, based on CDC data, highlight a growing role of drug use in accidents, especially among middle-aged adults, prompting calls to integrate addiction care with trauma treatment.
The research is preliminary and not yet peer-reviewed.
Las muertes por lesiones no intencionales relacionadas con las drogas en los Estados Unidos aumentaron un 60% desde 2018 hasta 2023, principalmente entre hombres de entre 35 y 44 años y estadounidenses negros.