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Who counts drug deaths?
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK's largest independent producer of official statistics. They collect and analyse data on deaths, including those related to drug poisoning, across England and Wales. Their figures are crucial for understanding public health trends and informing policy decisions.
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