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International Drug-Related Deaths Statistics
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A global overview of mortality associated with illicit drug use from 1990 to 2019. Illicit drugs are substances prohibited under international drug control treaties, including opioids, cocaine, cannabis, and amphetamines. This data is crucial for understanding the impact of drug use disorders on public health, mental well-being, and mortality rates worldwide. It can be used by researchers, policymakers, and public health officials to analyse trends and inform strategies.
Columns
- COUNTRY: The name of the country.
- Code: The corresponding country code.
- Year: The year of the data record, ranging from 1990 to 2019.
- Deaths - Drug use disorders - Sex: Both - Age: All Ages (Number): The total number of deaths from drug use disorders for all ages and sexes.
- that are: A descriptive field clarifying that the deaths are attributed to all causes from drug use.
Distribution
The data is provided in a single CSV file named
deaths-illicit-drugs NEW.csv, with a size of 239.39 kB. It contains 6,960 records and 5 columns.Usage
Ideal applications for this data include public health research, policy analysis, and epidemiological studies. It can be used to track mortality trends related to drug use over time, compare outcomes between different countries, and inform international public health initiatives and interventions. The data can also be visualised using tools like PowerBI, Looker Studio, and R to create insightful reports and dashboards.
Coverage
- Geographic: The dataset provides global coverage, including data for 232 unique countries and territories.
- Time Range: The data spans from 1990 to 2019, with an expected annual update frequency.
- Demographic: The mortality data covers all age groups and includes both sexes.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Public Health Researchers: To study long-term trends in drug-related mortality and identify high-risk regions.
- Policymakers: To develop and evaluate evidence-based public health policies aimed at reducing drug-related harm.
- NGOs and International Health Organisations: To support advocacy, reporting, and intervention planning for global health initiatives.
- Journalists and Data Analysts: To create data-driven stories and visualisations that highlight the global impact of illicit drug use.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Drug Use Mortality Data (1990-2019)
- Worldwide Deaths from Illicit Drug Disorders
- International Drug-Related Deaths Statistics
- Trends in Global Drug Use Fatalities
- Mortality from Drug Use Disorders by Country
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Original Data Source: International Drug-Related Deaths Statistics
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