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Montgomery County drug overdose death rate per 100,000 population (Total) - Age-Adjusted
Current Value
88.5
Definition
This indicator reports the number of people who die because of drug poisoning per 100,000 population. Data are age-adjusted.
Drug overdose deaths include deaths of any intent: unintentional, suicide, homicide, and undetermined. Included are deaths from medications and drugs like heroin, natural opioid analgesics and semisynthetic opioids, methadone, other synthetic opioid analgesics, benzodiazepines, cocaine, and psychostimulants with abuse potential.
Story Behind the Curve
Montgomery County has experienced significant fluctuations in drug overdose deaths over the past eight years. Following the distribution of opioid settlement funds harm reduction efforts, including naloxone distribution, increased access to treatment and recovery services, expanded harm reduction programs, and stronger community awareness campaigns, have contributed to a gradual decline in overall deaths.
Montgomery County continues to strengthen prevention, treatment, and recovery infrastructure to bend the curve downward further, with a focus on early intervention, youth prevention strategies, and equitable access to services for all residents.
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