LA County Saw 22% Drop in Overdose Deaths in 2024 as Fentanyl Fatalities Fall Sharply, Report Finds

LA County saw 22% drop in overdose deaths in 2024 as fentanyl fatalities fall sharply, report finds

Drug overdoses have always been a major concern in the U.S., but new data shows that deaths have dropped significantly in Los Angeles County.

Overdose Deaths Drop 22% in Los Angeles County, Marking Largest Decline on Record

Fentanyl Fatalities Fell 37% as County Ramps up Funding for Prevention, Treatment Drug overdose deaths in Los Angeles County declined by more than one-fifth in 2024, the largest annual decrease ever recorded, according to a report released Wednesday by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Fatal overdoses fell to 2,438 last year, down from 3,137 in 2023—a 22% decline and the lowest figure since 2019, officials said. The findings, b…

Public Health Reports Most Significant Decline Of Drug-Related Overdose Deaths In L.A. County History

Los Angeles County experienced a 22% decline in drug-related overdose deaths and poisonings in 2024, the most significant drop in LA County history, according to a new analysis by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, based on data from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.  “The recent decline in overdose deaths ... The post Public Health Reports Most Significant Decline Of Drug-Related Overdose Deaths In L.A. Cou…