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Number of U.S. drug overdose deaths 2014-2016, by age

Number of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. from 2014 to 2016, by age

The data describes the number of drug overdose deaths in the United States from 2014 to 2016, by age group. In 2016, those aged between 25 to 34 years had the highest number of drug overdose deaths, with 15,443. Opioids - primarily prescription pain relievers and heroin - are the main driver of overdose deaths.

15 to 24 years	3798	4235	5376
25 to 34 years	10055	11880	15443
35 to 44 years	10134	11505	14183
45 to 54 years	12263	12974	14771
55 to 64 years	8122	8901	10632
65 years and older	2568	2760	3075

Number of U.S. drug overdose deaths 2014-2016, by age

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