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Analysis based on National Vital Statistics System Mortality Multiple Cause-of-Death data. Overdose deaths were defined as International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision external cause of injury codes X40-X44, X60-64, X85, or Y10-Y14. Education attainment stratification used information reported on death certificates.
