[nradov]

A lot has changed since 2016.

"Poisoning was the leading cause of preventable death for all ages, combined, for the ninth consecutive year and was the leading cause of preventable death for every age from 22 to 68. This is largely due to the opioid epidemic affecting millions of people in the United States."

https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/all-injuries/deaths-by-demograph...

[robotresearcher]

The data I used was up to 2020 (see the chart) and your link says that for people under 22 the leading cause was vehicle accidents in 2021.

But your point is made: drug poisonings are now the scourge of adults in the main years of life.