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    • Drug overdose death rates have increased nationally over the past decade.
    • Previous research indicated higher overdose death rates in urban counties.
    • Understanding urban-rural disparities is crucial for targeted public health interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine differences in drug overdose death rates between urban and rural counties in the United States in 2020.
    • To analyze these disparities by sex, race and Hispanic origin.
    • To investigate differences related to specific types of opioids and stimulants.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized final mortality data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) for the year 2020.
    • Categorized counties as urban or rural for comparative analysis.
    • Examined overdose death rates stratified by demographic factors and drug categories.

    Main Results:

    • Drug overdose death rates in 2020 varied significantly between urban and rural counties.
    • Disparities were observed across different sexes, racial, and Hispanic origin groups.
    • Specific opioid and stimulant types were associated with differing urban-rural patterns.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant urban-rural disparities in drug overdose deaths persist in the United States.
    • Demographic factors and specific drug types influence these geographic differences.
    • Findings highlight the need for tailored strategies to address the overdose crisis in both urban and rural settings.