Deaths from Narcotism in New York City Incidence, Circumstances, and Postmortem Findings

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This report includes introductory background information describing the evolution of narcotic addiction as it is encountered today in the large metropolis of New York City. This study is based on more than thirty years experience of investigating officially the circumstances and determining the cause of all deaths of addicts occurring during that period of time. The statistical, illustrative, and pathologic data indicate an increasing number of deaths from narcotic addiction in the City of New York during the years 1950 through 1964, a total period of fifteen years. Statistical tables with detailed information of yearly and monthly incidence, racial and sex incidence, age distribution, marital status, occupation, geographic distribution by borough and district, character of premises where deceased was found, causes of death and postmortem findings, and present methods used for administration of drugs by addicts are described. The increasing incidence and total number of deaths due to addiction are of great significance and provide an important indicator of the extent of the problem.

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