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What's behind the decrease in overdose deaths in San Diego County?

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After years of rising overdose deaths led by opioids like fentanyl, the U.S. saw its steepest drop in overdose deaths ever in 2024. Here in San Diego County, drug overdose deaths declined by nearly 28% in 2024 compared to 2023, with opioid-related deaths dropping by almost 35%, according to county officials.

On Midday Edition Wednesday, we hear about what public health strategies have worked to lower the high number of deaths in the county, and what challenges remain going forward.

Guests:

Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan, public health officer, County of San Diego

Dr. Erik Berg, assistant medical director for epidemiology and immunization services, County of San Diego

Dr. James Dunford, medical director, McAlister Institute

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After years of rising overdose deaths led by opioids like fentanyl, the U.S. saw its steepest drop in overdose deaths ever in 2024. Here in San Diego County, drug overdose deaths declined by nearly 28% in 2024 compared to 2023, with opioid-related deaths dropping by almost 35%, according to county officials.

On Midday Edition Wednesday, we hear about what public health strategies have worked to lower the high number of deaths in the county, and what challenges remain going forward.

Guests:

Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan, public health officer, County of San Diego

Dr. Erik Berg, assistant medical director for epidemiology and immunization services, County of San Diego

Dr. James Dunford, medical director, McAlister Institute

  continue reading

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