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More than three Australians died every day last year due to opioids

New statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show there was a concerning number of opioid-related deaths last year.

The ABS says there were more than three deaths a day in 2018 where opioid drugs were a factor
The ABS says there were more than three deaths a day in 2018 where opioid drugs were a factor Source: AAP

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Presented by Justin Sungil Park

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Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Australia, but new statistics point to a disturbing rate of drug-induced deaths.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday reported there were 158,493 deaths in Australia last year, a drop in the number and rate of death compared to 2017.

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