Notes:
Number of cases per country per year are presented in Table DRD-2.
The proportion was calculated using a three year moving average. For 1990 and 2004 the average is based on two years.
The graphic is displayed in two parts for convenience of presentation.
See also 'General notes for interpreting data' on the Explanatory notes and help page.
Sources:
Reitox national reports 2005, taken from General Mortality Registries or Special Registries (forensic or police).
Based on national definitions as presented in methods and definitions for DRD 'Definitions of acute drug-related deaths in EU Member States, as used in the EMCDDA Annual Report and reported in Reitox national reports.