The quickly rising cause is death by overdose, most commonly
prescription drugs. Often, very disproportionately from a few
physicians.
Prescription deaths: Many overdose on drugs prescribed by a doctor - latimes.com
"Drug overdose death rates in the United States have more than
tripled since 1990 and have never been higher. In 2008, more than 36,000
people died from drug overdoses, and most of these deaths were caused
by prescription drugs" CDC - Prescription Painkiller Overdoses Policy Impact Brief - Home and Recreational Safety - Injury Center
Want a cause of death we can make a serious dent in quickly. Here is Exhibit A.
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