National data says substance abuse is on the decline. These charts tell a different story.
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In a country as large as the United States, national averages can quickly lose all meaning.
In a country as large as the United States, national averages can quickly lose all meaning.
It’s not easy to collect accurate data on causes of death in the United States — or to understand the role that location plays…
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1. Large differences in the rates of mortality were evident across counties and regions of the United States.