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AimsTo investigate trends in volatile substance abuse (VSA) deaths over 25 years.
DesignA national mortality surveillance programme with standardised data collection procedures.
SettingThe UK and islands.
Participants/MeasurementsAll VSA deaths, 1983–2007.
FindingsIn the five quinquennia from 1983 to 2007 the numbers of VSA deaths were 499, 609, 378, 349 and 258 respectively. There were gradual...