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Drug Poisoning Death Rate by in NC (Female): Drug Poisoning Deaths per 100,000 population (age-adjusted rates)
Current Value
17.5
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
In 2024, overdose death rates declined for both males and females but remained significantly lower for females. The female rate reached the target of 18.0 in 2024, while the
male rate, at 37.3, remained more than twice the target rate.