New Mexico Ranks Second Worst For Overdose Deaths

New Mexico Ranks Second Worst For Overdose Deaths Overdose deaths have declined 8% statewide since 2021 when the number of overdose deaths peaked at 1,029 deaths, according to data compiled by the epidemiology team at the new mexico department of health (nmdoh). States are categorized from highest rate to lowest rate. although adjusted for differences in age distribution and population size, rankings by state do not take into account other state specific population characteristics that may affect the level of mortality.

Nm Ranks Second In The Us For Drug Overdose Deaths In 2019, new mexico had the eighteenth highest total drug overdose death rate in the nation, including dc (most recent data available). Fewer new mexicans died from drug overdoses for the second straight year in a row, according to mortality data released tuesday. A new analysis from the new mexico department of health shows a decline in overdose deaths in the state. the nmdoh announced yesterday that overdose deaths statewide went down for the second consecutive year since 2021. the number of people dying from ods has dropped 8% statewide since 2021. Drug overdose deaths decreased statewide for the second consecutive year, according to the new mexico department of health.

New Mexico Sees Steep Rise In Overdose Deaths Amid Pandemic Kob A new analysis from the new mexico department of health shows a decline in overdose deaths in the state. the nmdoh announced yesterday that overdose deaths statewide went down for the second consecutive year since 2021. the number of people dying from ods has dropped 8% statewide since 2021. Drug overdose deaths decreased statewide for the second consecutive year, according to the new mexico department of health. While the decline in overdose deaths is notable, state health officials emphasized the ongoing challenges posed by substance misuse, particularly the prevalence of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Since 2020, the state of new mexico has been hit hard by the fentanyl crisis. “in 2020, new mexico was ranked 11th highest in overdose death rates. Since then, rates have decreased roughly 4% each year. in 2022, new mexico recorded 997 overdose deaths, which fell to 948 in 2023, the latest year on record. nonetheless, new mexico death rates from substance use remain among the highest in the nation, a consistent pattern for more than 20 years. Bernalillo county had the largest number of drug overdose deaths and many new mexico counties had total drug overdose death rates more than twice the u.s. rate.

To Reduce Overdose Deaths New Mexico Passes Expansive Harm Reduction While the decline in overdose deaths is notable, state health officials emphasized the ongoing challenges posed by substance misuse, particularly the prevalence of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Since 2020, the state of new mexico has been hit hard by the fentanyl crisis. “in 2020, new mexico was ranked 11th highest in overdose death rates. Since then, rates have decreased roughly 4% each year. in 2022, new mexico recorded 997 overdose deaths, which fell to 948 in 2023, the latest year on record. nonetheless, new mexico death rates from substance use remain among the highest in the nation, a consistent pattern for more than 20 years. Bernalillo county had the largest number of drug overdose deaths and many new mexico counties had total drug overdose death rates more than twice the u.s. rate.

Overdose Deaths Decline For Second Year In New Mexico Since then, rates have decreased roughly 4% each year. in 2022, new mexico recorded 997 overdose deaths, which fell to 948 in 2023, the latest year on record. nonetheless, new mexico death rates from substance use remain among the highest in the nation, a consistent pattern for more than 20 years. Bernalillo county had the largest number of drug overdose deaths and many new mexico counties had total drug overdose death rates more than twice the u.s. rate.