Becker's Healthcare January 10, 2025
According to the latest CDC Monthly Provisional Drug Overdose Counts report, the U.S. continues to lead the world in overdose fatalities, with more than 100,000 deaths recorded in 2023.
This marks the third consecutive year the U.S. surpassed this milestone. The data, based on estimates from the National Vital Statistics System, is provisional and subject to revisions as some states report delayed death certificates, potentially underestimating actual death counts, according to the CDC.
The report highlights the trend of increasing drug-related deaths, including from fentanyl, counterfeit...
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