CDC Report Shows Increase In Oklahoma Overdose Deaths

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Thursday, May 12th 2022, 11:34 am

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CDC Overdose Report Reveals Increased Oklahoma Numbers

CDC Overdose Report Reveals Increased Oklahoma Numbers

The CDC is reporting a 22% increase in overdose deaths in Oklahoma.

There were 168 more overdose-related deaths reported in 2021 than in 2020.

Around the country, the number of overdose deaths increased by around 15%.

The numbers in this report are provisional due to under-reporting.

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