TABLE 1.
Demographic characteristics at the time of death and drug classes identified in 436 PMRs.
| Variable | N (%) | M | SD | Observed range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | ||||
| Age at the time of death (years) | — | 40.0 | 10.3 | 18.0–73.0 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | — | 24.6 | 6.2 | 9.9–49.0 |
| Biological sex (Males) | 320 (73.4) | — | — | |
| Biological sex (Females) | 116 (26.6) | — | — | |
| Drug classes | ||||
| Opioids | 335 (76.8) | — | — | |
| Stimulants | 61 (14.0) | — | — | |
| Alcohol | 118 (27.1) | — | — | |
| Cannabinoids | 96 (22.0) | — | — | |
| SSRIs | 44 (10.1) | — | — | |
| TCAs | 74 (17.0) | — | — | |
| Benzodiazepines | 150 (34.4) | — | — | |
| Anticonvulsants | 96 (22.0) | — | — | |
Note. SSRI, Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor; TCA, Tricyclic Antidepressants; N, number of cases; %, percentage; M, Mean; SD, Standard Deviation.