Opioids Are Leading Cause of Child Poisoning Deaths, Study Finds

A review of poisonings among children 5 and younger found that opioids contributed to nearly half of deaths from 2005 to 2018, largely from accidental overdoses, according to new research.
Source: NYT Health - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tags: Research Opioids and Opiates Children and Childhood Poisoning and Poisons ' s Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatrics (Journal) Philadelphia (Pa) Pain-Relieving Drugs Buprenorphine (Drug) Drug Abuse and Traffic Deaths (Fatalities) Source Type: news