Far-reaching impact
In the U.S.
In Hennepin County
- 40% of total jail population related to opioid use
- 72% increase in child protection cases resulting from drug abuse
Opioid deaths have risen rapidly and significantly
Across the U.S.
In Hennepin County
Source: MDH Center for Health Statistics; geocoding, analysis and forecast by Hennepin County Public Health.
Opioid effects are worse for some groups
Deaths disproportionately affect young adults
Source: 2000-2016 geocoded death records, MDH Center for Health Statistics.
Deaths disproportionately affect American Indians and African Americans
Source: 2000-2016 geocoded death records, MDH Center for Health Statistics ; 2017 provisional death, MDH Office of Vital Records.