Homeless deaths jumped 50 percent over 3-year period in one California; fentanyl partly to blame, report finds
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from www.ocregister.com5 days ago
A recent report revealed a dramatic 50% increase in homeless deaths in Orange County from 2020 to 2023, driven largely by fentanyl overdoses. The Homeless Death Review Committee, formed in 2022, aims to identify trends in these deaths and recommend policy changes. The report documented a rise from 338 deaths in 2020 to 508 in 2023, with drug overdoses accounting for more than half of those fatalities. The county is implementing preventative measures, including distributing overdose prevention kits to help combat this alarming trend.
The third annual report filed by the Homeless Death Review Committee found that deaths increased incrementally over the last decade and rose to unprecedented heights between 2021 and 2023.
www.ocregister.comhttps://www.ocregister.com/2025/03/20/homeless-deaths-in-oc-jump-50-percent-since-2020-with-fentanyl-partly-to-blame-report-finds/
Accidental deaths accounted for 60% of lives lost, with drug overdoses contributing to more than half, highlighting the devastating impact of the opioid crisis.
www.ocregister.comhttps://www.ocregister.com/2025/03/20/homeless-deaths-in-oc-jump-50-percent-since-2020-with-fentanyl-partly-to-blame-report-finds/
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