US Drug Overdose Deaths Decline For Third Year
Approximately 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year, marking a 14% decrease from the previous year. This is the third consecutive year to see an annual drop in overdose fatalities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this trend.
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Sources · 7 independent
KQED FM
“About 000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year, About 14% fewer than the previous year.”
WAMU 88.5 DC
“The longest decline in decades. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”
BBC World Service
“US Drug Overdose Deaths Decline For Third Year.”
Times Radio UK
“US Drug Overdose Deaths Decline For Third Year.”
WAMU 88.5 DC
“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. in this morning at 11.”
WTOP Washington DC
“US drug overdose deaths decline for the third year.”
C-SPAN Radio
“US drug overdose deaths decline for the third year.”
NPR
“US Drug Overdose Deaths Decline For Third Year”
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