Uncovering Patterns in Overdose Deaths: An Analysis of Spike Identification in Fatal Drug Overdose Data in Massachusetts, 2017-2023
A substantial percentage of deaths occurred annually on spike days, highlighting the need for effectively monitoring short-term overdose trends. Moreover, our study serves as a foundational analysis for future research into exogenous events that may contribute to spikes in overdose deaths, aiming to prevent future deaths.
Authors
- Huiru Dong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3556-1075)
- Daniel F. Otero-Leon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2404-1635)
- Erin J. Stringfellow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2286-1448)
- Mohammad S. Jalali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6769-2732)
- Hannah Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8803-0694)
Institutions
- Harvard University (US)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Public Health Reports
- Published
- 2024-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00333549241299613
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.26
Funders
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention