Why Is This Important?
Drug abuse is a leading concern among Lee County residents (CHNA p.92) and the rate of overdose deaths in Lee County has experienced a sharp rise over the last decade. (https://injuryfreenc.dph.ncdhhs.gov/DataSurveillance) Additionally, the Lee County rate of overdose deaths (58.3 per 100,000) is higher than the state average (38.5) and our surrounding counties (Moore - 31.7, Chatham - 38.9, and Harnett - 52.2; NC DHHS Opioid and Substance Use Action Plan Data Dashboard).
Measures
Time
Period
Period
Current Actual Value
Current Target Value
Current
Trend
Trend
Baseline
% Change
% Change
2022
42.1
4
205%