Table 1.
Summary Decedents’ Autopsy, Toxicology, Medical History and Death Investigator Narratives, SUDORS Hawai‘i Fatal Overdose Data, 7/1/2020–12/31/2021
| All Decedents Aged 14–75 years N=263 % | Younger Decedents Aged 14–49 years n=110 % | Older Decedents Aged 50–75 years n=153 % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Male | 76.4 | 72.7 | 79.1 |
| Female | 23.6 | 27.3 | 20.9 |
| Age Range | |||
| 10–19 | 2.3 | 4.5 | |
| 20–29 | 7.2 | 17.3 | |
| 30–39 | 13.7 | 32.6 | |
| 40–49 | 18.6 | 45.6 | |
| 50–59 | 28.1 | 48.4 | |
| 60–69 | 26.6 | 45.7 | |
| 70–79 | 3.5 | 5.9 | |
| Substance Type(s) Based on Decedent Toxicology | % | % | % |
| Only Methamphetamine | 64.3 | 48.2 | 75.8 |
| Only Opioid(s) | 16.4 | 21.8 | 12.4 |
| Opioid(s) and Methamphetamine Combination | 11.4 | 16.4 | 7.8 |
| Meth and Other Stimulant(s) Combination | 0.8 | 1.8 | None |
| Other Stimulant(s) Only | 2.3 | 2.7 | 2 |
| Opioid(s) and Other Stimulant(s) Combination | 1.9 | 4.6 | None |
| Other Drugs (No Opioids or Stimulants) | 3 | 4.6 | 2 |
| Death Investigator Narrative | % | % | % |
| Had History of Substance Use | 69.6 | 60 | 76.5 |
| Polysubstance Use in Cause of Death | 23.6 | 30 | 19 |
| Medical History of Cardiovascular Disease | 43.7 | 40 | 46.4 |
| Methamphetamine Use and Neurological Condition in Cause of Death | 9.1 | 6.4 | 11.1 |
| Methamphetamine Use and Cardiovascular Disease in Cause of Death | 12.9 | 10.9 | 14.4 |
SUDORS = State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System