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  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

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  • Drug-related deaths pose a significant public health challenge.
  • Understanding geographical and temporal trends in overdose mortality is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in drug-related deaths in Pasco and Pinellas Counties, Florida (2011-2016).
  • To investigate the specific role of fentanyl in overdose deaths.
  • To compare drug mortality patterns in rural versus suburban populations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from Medical Examiner's Offices for calendar years 2011-2016.
  • Employed nonparametric ANOVA for yearly comparisons.
  • Conducted binary logistic regression to identify co-occurring drugs with fentanyl.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in month or day of week for drug fatalities.
  • Higher incidence of drug-related mortalities during daylight hours.
  • Pinellas County had more fentanyl-related mortalities than Pasco County.
  • Fentanyl and heroin frequently co-occurred; other opioids and ethanol showed negative association with fentanyl.

Conclusions:

  • Drug overdose characteristics vary geographically.
  • Fentanyl plays a significant role in overdose mortality, often with heroin.
  • Findings can inform targeted public health interventions for drug abuse and overdose prevention.