"Staten Island bested all the other boroughs with a 49% reduction in accidental deaths from overdoses last year, from 157 in 2023 to 81, according to the most recent statistics available from the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. In addition to the work of the task force, the borough is leading the nation with the AI-based Hotspotting the Overdose Epidemic program, which garnered a 77% drop in fatal overdoses among active participants for the 12 months ending in April 2024."
"Preliminary estimates indicate that over 76,000 people died of overdoses nationwide in the 12 months ending in April of this year, a decline of nearly 25% from about 100,000 fatalities the previous year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Unintentional overdose deaths fell 28% last year citywide, with decreases occurring in all five boroughs. Unintentional drug overdoses caused 2,192 deaths last year compared with 3,056 deaths in 2023, a decrease of 864 fatalities, the Health Department said."
Staten Island experienced a 49% reduction in accidental overdose deaths, falling from 157 in 2023 to 81 last year. The borough implemented an AI-based Hotspotting the Overdose Epidemic program that produced a 77% drop in fatal overdoses among active participants for the 12 months ending April 2024. The Staten Island Fentanyl and Overdose Task Force was founded in 2023 by District Attorney Michael E. McMahon and Borough President Vito Fossella to focus on prevention, treatment, and law enforcement accountability for dealers. Deadly drug mashups continue to pose a threat despite overall declines. National and citywide overdose deaths also showed notable decreases.
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