In 2021, there were over 216 thousand deaths attributed to drug use disorder among people aged between 15 and 49 years. This was the age group with the highest number of deaths attributed to drug use worldwide, and was followed by those aged 50 to 69 years, with over 172.8 thousand deaths attributed to drug use.
Total number of deaths attributed to drug use worldwide in 2021, by age
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OWID. (May 19, 2024). Total number of deaths attributed to drug use worldwide in 2021, by age [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 02, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1497389/drug-use-deaths-by-age-worldwide/
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