CT Accidental Drug Fatalities Data

Columns

• ID: A unique identifier for each record.
• Date: The date associated with the event, ranging from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2018.
• DateType: Indicates whether the date recorded is the Date Reported (1) or Date of Death (0).
• Age: The age of the individual, ranging from 14 to 87 years, with a mean of 42.
• Sex: The sex of the individual, categorised as Male (74%), Female (26%), or Other (0%).
• Race: The racial background of the individual, including White (78%), Hispanic, White (11%), and Other (11%).
• ResidenceCity: The city of residence for the individual, with Hartford (6%) and Waterbury (5%) being the most common, alongside other cities.
• ResidenceCounty: The county of residence, with Hartford (24%) and New Haven (22%) being the most common.
• ResidenceState: The state of residence, with Connecticut (67%) being the most prevalent.
• DeathCity: The city where the death occurred, Hartford (11%) and New Haven (7%) are frequently cited.
• DeathCounty: The county where the death occurred, with Hartford (24%) and New Haven (22%) being the most common.
• Location: The general location where the death occurred, such as Residence (52%) or Hospital (32%).
• LocationifOther: Provides specific details if the location was 'Other', e.g., Friend's Residence (1%).
• DescriptionofInjury: Describes the nature of the injury, with 'Substance Abuse' being a common description (32%).
• InjuryPlace: The specific place where the injury occurred, primarily Residence (71%).
• InjuryCity: The city where the injury occurred, with Hartford (6%) appearing prominently.
• InjuryCounty: The county where the injury occurred, with Hartford (14%) being a significant entry.
• InjuryState: The state where the injury occurred, predominantly Connecticut (28%).
• COD: The stated Cause of Death, including 'Acute Fentanyl Intoxication' (3%) and 'Multiple Drug Toxicity' (3%).
• OtherSignifican: Lists other significant contributing factors, if any.
• Heroin: Binary indicator (0 or 1) for heroin detection.
• Cocaine: Binary indicator (0 or 1) for cocaine detection.
• Fentanyl: Binary indicator (0 or 1) for fentanyl detection (44% of cases).
• Fentanyl_Analogue: Binary indicator (0 or 1) for fentanyl analogue detection.
• Oxycodone: Binary indicator (0 or 1) for oxycodone detection.
• Oxymorphone: Binary indicator (0 or 1) for oxymorphone detection.
• Ethanol: Binary indicator (0 or 1) for ethanol detection.
• Hydrocodone: Binary indicator (0 or 1) for hydrocodone detection.
• Benzodiazepine: Binary indicator (0 or 1) for benzodiazepine detection.
• Methadone: Binary indicator (0 or 1) for methadone detection.
• Amphet: Binary indicator (0 or 1) for amphetamine detection.
• Tramad: Binary indicator (0 or 1) for tramadol detection.
• Morphine_NotHeroin: Binary indicator (0 or 1) for morphine detection (not heroin).
• Hydromorphone: Binary indicator (0 or 1) for hydromorphone detection.
• Other: Indicates the presence of other substances, such as PCP (1%).
• OpiateNOS: Binary indicator (0 or 1) for opiates not otherwise specified.
• AnyOpioid: Binary indicator (0 or 1) for the detection of any opioid (48% of cases).
• MannerofDeath: The determined manner of death, with Accident accounting for 99% of cases.
• DeathCityGeo: Geocoordinates for the city of death, e.g., Hartford, CT (41.765775, -72.673356).
• ResidenceCityGeo: Geocoordinates for the city of residence, e.g., Hartford, CT (41.765775, -72.673356).
• InjuryCityGeo: Geocoordinates for the city of injury, e.g., CT (41.575155, -72.738288).

Distribution

Usage

• Analysing trends in drug overdose deaths over time.
• Investigating the prevalence of polysubstance use in overdose fatalities.
• Identifying demographic groups most affected by drug overdoses.
• Mapping geographical hotspots for drug-related deaths within Connecticut.
• Informing public health strategies and policy development related to substance abuse.
• Supporting research into the impact of specific drugs, such as fentanyl, on mortality rates.

Coverage

• Geographic Scope: Primarily Connecticut, with specific cities and counties like Hartford and New Haven detailed for residence, death, and injury locations.
• Time Range: From 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2018.
• Demographic Scope: Overdose deaths predominantly occurred among persons aged 35-64 (65.3%), men (73.9%), and non-Hispanic whites (78.5%). The age range spans from 14 to 87 years.
• Specific Notes: Fentanyl-related deaths escalated significantly during the period, with over 50% involving polysubstance use. The dataset includes information on the detection of various substances such as heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, oxycodone, ethanol, and benzodiazepines.

License

Who Can Use It

• Public Health Researchers: To study mortality trends, risk factors, and the impact of specific substances.
• Policy Makers: To develop targeted interventions, allocate resources, and assess the effectiveness of drug prevention programmes.
• Law Enforcement Agencies: To understand geographical patterns of drug-related fatalities and inform public safety initiatives.
• Data Analysts and Scientists: For statistical modelling, trend analysis, and creating visualisations to communicate findings.
• Healthcare Providers: To understand the scope of the overdose crisis and inform treatment and prevention efforts.

Dataset Name Suggestions

• Connecticut Drug Overdose Deaths: 2012-2018 Trends
• CT Accidental Drug Fatalities Data
• Polysubstance Overdose Deaths in Connecticut (2012-2018)
• Connecticut Opioid Crisis Mortality Statistics

Attributes