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281. Overdose Deaths Related to Fentanyl and Its Analogs — Ohio, January-February 2017 - Resources
Date: Sep 2017

Reports findings from a study of 281 unintentional overdose fatalities in 25 Ohio counties from January-February 2017, checking for the presence of fentanyl analogs, opioids, and other drugs. Includes demographic and drug data by type of county, including data for rural and Appalachian counties.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 66(34), 904-908 09/2017 Centers for Disease Control...

282. Vital Signs: Trends in HIV Diagnoses, Risk Behaviors, and Prevention Among Persons Who Inject Drugs — United States - Resources
Date: Dec 2016

Reports on trends in HIV diagnoses among people who inject drugs. Figure 1 shows data for urban and rural White, African American, and Hispanic people from 2008-2014.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 65(47), 1336-1342 12/2016 Centers for Disease Control...

283. Health-Related Behaviors by Urban-Rural County Classification — United States, 2013 - Resources
Date: Feb 2017

Provides data on five self-reported health-related behaviors for residents of rural and urban areas. Behaviors include sufficient sleep, current nonsmoking, nondrinking or moderate drinking, maintaining normal body weight, and meeting aerobic leisure time physical activity recommendations. Includes data for each behavior for metropolitan, micropolitan, and noncore (rural) areas, as well as prevalence of 4-5 health behaviors by sex, age, race/ethnicity, and education level. Based on 2013 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data.

...MMWR Surveillance Summaries, 66(5), 1-8 02/2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Alcohol...

284. Notes from the Field: HIV Infection Investigation in a Rural Area — West Virginia, 2017 - Resources
Date: Mar 2018

Reports on an investigation by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources that began with 10 cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection identified in 3 counties during January-July 2017. Describes how the investigation broadened to 15 counties based on injection drug use and sexual contacts. Identifies risk reduction and treatment options available in these counties and discusses strategies undertaken to limit further transmission of HIV.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(8), 257-258 03/2018 Centers for Disease Control...

285. Overdose Deaths Involving Opioids, Cocaine, and Psychostimulants — United States, 2015–2016 - Resources
Date: Mar 2018

Examines age-adjusted death rates for overdoses involving all opioids, cocaine, and psychostimulants with abuse potential. Includes data by opioid subcategory for prescription opioids, heroin, and synthetic opioids. Provides data by urbanization level for metropolitan, micropolitan, and noncore counties, as well as data by decedent demographics.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(12), 349-358 03/2018 Centers for Disease Control...

286. Surveillance for Cancers Associated with Tobacco Use — United States, 2010–2014 - Resources
Date: Nov 2018

Reports on tobacco-associated cancer incidence for lung, bronchial, and tracheal cancers; laryngeal cancer; oral cavity and pharyngeal cancers; esophageal cancer; stomach cancer; colon and rectal cancers; liver cancer; pancreatic cancer; kidney and renal pelvis cancers; urinary bladder cancer; cervical cancer; and acute myeloid leukemia. Includes data for metropolitan and nonmetro counties, as well as by sex, age, tumor characteristics, U.S. census region, state, and other demographics.

...MMWR Surveillance Summaries, 67(12), 1-42 11/2018 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Cancer...

287. Suicides Among American Indian/Alaska Natives — National Violent Death Reporting System, 18 States, 2003-2014 - Resources
Date: Mar 2018

Compares differences in suicide characteristics and circumstances between American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) and White populations. Includes data on age, sex, nonmetropolitan residence, mechanism and location of suicide, interpersonal circumstances, life stressors, mental health, and substance use.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(8), 237-242 03/2018 Centers for Disease Control...

288. Vital Signs: Trends in Emergency Department Visits for Suspected Opioid Overdoses — United States, July 2016-September 2017 - Resources
Date: Mar 2018

Reports on changes in opioid overdoses seen in emergency departments (EDs) by region, state, and urbanization level. Addresses the need for real-time data to coordinate responses to outbreaks and the role ED data can play. Discusses how ED physicians and staff can help address future overdoses among ED patients. Figure 2 shows quarterly suspected opioid overdose data for metropolitan, micropolitan, and noncore counties.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(9), 279-285 03/2018 Centers for Disease Control...

289. Access to Syringe Services Programs — Kentucky, North Carolina, and West Virginia, 2013–2017 - Resources
Date: May 2018

Overview of the role of syringe services programs (SSPs) in reducing hepatitis C transmission related to injection drug use. Describes the expansion of SSPs in Kentucky, North Carolina, and West Virginia from 2013 through August 1, 2017. Discusses the opportunity to improve access to care through SSPs, including access to related services such as medication-assisted treatment, which can be included in comprehensive SSPs.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(18), 529-532 05/2018 Centers for Disease Control...

290. Drug, Opioid-Involved, and Heroin-Involved Overdose Deaths Among American Indians and Alaska Natives — Washington, 1999–2015 - Resources
Date: Dec 2018

Reports on trends and disparities in drug, opioid-involved, and heroin-involved overdose mortality rates for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) and non-Hispanic White people in Washington state. Includes data on total overdose deaths for AI/AN and White people by county of residence for metropolitan and nonmetro counties.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(50), 1384-1387 12/2018 Centers for Disease Control...