Rural America in Crisis: The Changing Opioid Overdose Epidemic
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Description
Discusses the history of the opioid epidemic from 1999
through 2017 and its effect on rural communities, as well
as key functions of public health programs that can help
prevent opioid overdoses. Lists several resources regarding
opioids and overdose prevention.
Author(s)
Rita Noonan
Date
11/2017
Type
Document
Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tagged as
Illicit drug use · Mortality · Prescription drug misuse · Public health · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention