Opioid overdose crises during the COVID-19 pandemic: implication of health disparities
Abstract Background Recent data suggest a disproportionate impact of opioid overdoses on Black Americans. The study aims to describe emergency department (ED) visits at a Southern, urban ED pertaining to opioid overdose and associated health disparities. Methods Patients presenting to the ED at the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-08-01
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Series: | Harm Reduction Journal |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-021-00534-z |