The cause of the death rate of young people in the US is rising

The number of deaths among young people caused by opioid analgesics in the United States has increased to nearly 300% in the past 15 years. One in five deaths in young Americans in the United States is associated with opioid analgesics.

The study was published a few days ago on the JAMA Network Open network and made by St. Hospital. Michael in Toronto (Canada). Research has shown that the mortality rate of opioid analgesics in the US increased by 292% from 2001 to 2016.

Opioids are a form of synthetic substance that can relieve pain, but carry the risk of addiction if used regularly

This number also varies by age group and gender. Men account for nearly 70% of all opioid deaths in 2016, and sadly young people aged 24 to 35 make up the highest proportion. This study also extends the scope of research in the Canadian population.

Dr Tara Gomes, a scientist in Li Ka, Shing Research Institute, said: " Although there is growing interest in public health, we are still witnessing the impact The pain of painkillers for American human life ".

He particularly stressed: "In the absence of multidisciplinary coordination, along with a reasonable approach to treatment and education, appropriate propaganda, this crisis will influence over many generations. ".

To get this result, researchers used the online database provided by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This record records mortality and population estimates across the United States by age and gender.

Scientist at the Ontario Institute of Clinical Assessment Science - Dr. Gomes - and his colleagues found that a total of 1,681,359 years of life were lost due to pain-related causes during the year. 2016.

"These numbers show us that opioid painkillers are having a strong impact on all of the population in the United States," Dr. Gomes said.

"This is no longer a particular issue of a country, but it is even spreading to North America."

* Opiod: a group of natural and synthetic substances, with properties like morphine acting on opioid receptors. This substance can be used as an analgesic, cough medicine . But changing the type, the drug brings a sense of euphoria, if used regularly will lead to addiction.