Five drug-induced deaths per day in Australia in 2021, says report

Five drug-induced deaths per day in Australia in 2021, report says

Overdose and other drug-induced deaths in Australia, 2021: Other key findings

  • More than three in five drug-induced deaths occurred among males.
  • Overdose and other drug-induced deaths were most common among 45- to 54-year-olds (26% of deaths) and 35- to 44-year-olds (24% of deaths).
  • 73% of deaths occurred in major cities.
  • 12% of those who died from drug-induced death had a personal history of self-harm.
  • 76% of drug-induced deaths occurred at home.

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