Figure DRD-1 Proportion of acute drug-related deaths that show presence of opiates in 2001 to 2003

Notes:

2001-2003 or last year with available information.

(1) In the UK, the toxicological information is based on np-SAD (St George's Hospital Medical School) based on coroners reports. Cases with at least one opioid mention are included; there may be some overlap and the total proportion may be lower.   

(2) In some countries, the "national definitions" of drug-related death include a limited number of cases of deaths indirectly related to drug use. See Methodological notes in 2005 Statistical Bulletin .    

(3) In Czech Republic, the "national definition" includes 75% of cases due to psychoactive medicines.         

Although all cases are included in "N", in some countries not all cases have information on toxicology. The proportions have been computed as valid percentages (see [Table DRD-1].         

Source:          

Reitox national reports 2004, taken from national mortality registries or special registries (forensic or police). Based on national definitions as presented in 2005 statistical bulletin, methodological notes for drug-related deaths.  

See [Table DRD-1]    

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