Appalachian Diseases of Despair, 2025 - Appalachian Regional Commission
This study analyzes the impact of diseases of despair on mortality within the Appalachian Region, focusing on mortality from three main causes: alcohol, prescription drug, and illegal drug overdose; suicide; and alcoholic liver disease/cirrhosis of the liver. It includes data through 2023 and serves as an update to previous ARC reports exploring the same issues.| Appalachian Regional Commission
