That s a 27% increase year over year.
Every month except January in 2020 had a higher number of overdose deaths than its 2019 counterpart, according to the report. Minnesota families are struggling, and the overdose deaths in 2020 are a terrible reminder that those struggles can result in preventable deaths, said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm in a statement released with the report on Monday. The year has been unprecedented in so many ways, and the staggering number of drug overdose deaths shows the need to amplify our prevention efforts and strengthen the ability of communities to support people and connect them with services.
Drug overdose deaths in Minnesota rose 27% from 2019 to 2020 Nora G. Hertel, St. Cloud Times
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Last year 1,008 people died from drug overdoses in Minnesota, compared to 792 people who died of overdoses the year prior, according to a preliminary report by the Minnesota Department of Health.
That s a 27% increase year over year.
Every month except January in 2020 had a higher number of overdose deaths than its 2019 counterpart, according to the report. Minnesota families are struggling, and the overdose deaths in 2020 are a terrible reminder that those struggles can result in preventable deaths, said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm in a statement released with the report on Monday. The year has been unprecedented in so many ways, and the staggering number of drug overdose deaths shows the need to amplify our prevention efforts and strengthen the ability
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The news is a blow for health leaders who saw the overdose deaths drop in 2018, a change attributed to robust prevention programs. 5:32 pm, May 3, 2021 ×
ST. PAUL The year 2020 was tough on Minnesotans psychologically, and the health department has the data to prove it.
Preventable deaths by drug overdose increased 27% in 2020. The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,008 deaths from overdose in 2020 as compared to 792 in 2019.
“Minnesota families are struggling, and the overdose deaths in 2020 are a terrible reminder that those struggles can result in preventable deaths,” Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said.
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