CDC: painkiller overdose deaths still rising, but not as fast
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Poisoning is the most common form of death by injury in the United States, and 90 percent of all poisoning deaths are caused by drug overdoses -- via both prescription and illicit drugs. In 2011, there were 36,280 unintentional poisoning deaths, while 33,783 people died... Sign in to see full entry.
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