The trends in New York reflect those seen on a national level. Data from the CDC last year showed that more than 100,000 Americans died of a drug overdose during the first year of the pandemic.
The report also found that the number of deaths linked to opioids has skyrocketed.In 2021, the rate of opioid overdoses was 25 per 100,000 in New York, a spike from five per 100,000 in 2010.
Additionally, the report found there were disparities in drug overdose fatalities across racial and ethnic groups. During the pandemic, death rates rose fivefold for Black residents and quadrupled for Hispanic residents. White New Yorkers also saw a rise in drug overdose deaths, with rates tripling during the pandemic.
"The data shows our battle against drug overdose deaths is far from over," DiNapoli's statement continued. "State leaders must ensure an ongoing commitment of public resources and strategies, including new funding from legal settlements, and innovative, evidence-based solutions for the fight against this deadly epidemic to be effective."The trends in New York reflect those seen on a national level.
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