DRUG-RELATED MORTALITY IN SWITZERLAND FROM 1987 TO 1989 IN COMPARISONTO OTHER COUNTRIES

This article relates to two studies. In the first one all registered d rug-related deaths (n = 649) in Switzerland from 1987 to 1989 were ana lyzed. In Study II a complete regional sample (n 154) was further inve stigated. Data linkage to death certificates permitted tabulations acc ording to place of residence and year of death, and the investigation of the migration of addicts. Drug-related mortality rate in urban area s was distinctly higher. Use of morphine/heroin was found in 80% Consu mption of cannabis started at age II, of IV-applicated drugs at 13 yea rs. Further results pertain to home situation, education, profession, cause, and circumstances of death.