Why Is This Important?
Randolph County has experienced a steady rise in overdoses in the past decade. Other population measures reflective of the consequences of increasing substance use show a steady increase over time. Additionally, the mortality rate for all other unintentional injuries, which includes overdoses, has risen to the 3rd leading cause of death among Randolph County residents.
Measures
Time
Period
Period
Current Actual Value
Current Target Value
Current
Trend
Trend
Baseline
% Change
% Change
2022
42.1
4
205%
2021
998
1
14%
2021
443
2
159%