Michigan Reports Promising Decline in Opioid Overdose Deaths, Looks to Address Racial Disparities in Health Outcomes
Michigan reports a 5.7% decline in overdose deaths for 2023, outpacing the national average, with efforts emphasizing harm reduction and healthcare access.
Overdose death rates in Michigan declined in 2023, state health officials say
State officials say Michigan's decline from 2021 to 2023 was also five times faster than the national decline during the same time period.
Michigan opioid overdose deaths drop faster than national average
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported opioid overdose deaths in the state decreased by 5.7% in the first nine months of 2023, with
Overdose deaths decline by nearly 6% in Michigan
Overdose deaths across Michigan decreased by nearly 6% in 2023, and 2,826 deaths were provisionally recorded compared to the 2,998 deaths in 2022.
While Michigan’s overdose death rate declines, racial disparities persist
Michigan saw a 5.7% decrease in the number of fatal overdose deaths in 2023, although there was a disparity in the declines across racial lines. According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS),
Opioid overdose deaths decline again in Michigan
Michigan has made progress recently in its fight against opioid overdoses. In 2023, health officials identified 2,826 overdose deaths, which was 5.7% fewer than the year before, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday,
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