August 2021 CDC Drug Overdose Death Rates
YEAR |
TOTAL | OPIOIDS | % OPIOIDS |
2015 |
52,404 | 33,091 | 63.1% |
2016 |
63,632 | 42,000 | 66.0% |
2017 |
70,237 | 47,600 | 67.8% |
2018 |
70,287 | 46,802 | 64.7% |
2019 |
71,130 | 49,860 |
70.1% |
2020 | 93,331 | 69,710 | 74.7% |
The data you see was collected from the Centers for Disease Control Prevention in 2021. This PowerPoint slide was shared by Montana State University professor of Pathology & Vice President for Research, David Young. Professor Young is also the Acting Coordinator for Biomedical Research Programs. It shows the rise in total drug overdose deaths including those involving opioids.
Cited Reference:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, August 11). Products - vital statistics rapid release - provisional drug overdose data. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/drug-overdose-data.htm.