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Pamlico County Drug Poisoning Deaths (age-adjusted rates)
Current Value
83.9
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
Poisoning deaths in Pamlico County are primarily driven by the opioid crisis, exacerbated by the introduction of highly potent fentanyl into the local drug supply. The crisis is particularly severe in rural areas like Pamlico, where the high rate of overdose deaths is linked to a history of prescribed opioid dependency. The age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths has risen significantly since 2016, and remains well above the age-adjusted rate for the state.
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