Rate of Overdose Deaths Among Hyde County Residents (rate per 100,000 residents)
Current Value
87.3
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
The rate of overdose deaths increased significantly in 2019 for unknown reasons; however, this rate decreased in the following three years, likely due to overdose prevention efforts including naloxone distribution efforts, peer support programming, medication assisted treatment, post-ovderose response, and more.
Partners
- Law Enforcement
- EMS
What Works
- Naloxone Distribution
- Peer Support Programming
- Syringe Services
- Post-Overdose Response
- Substance Use Counseling
- Medication Assisted Treatment