449% increase in young children exposed to fentanyl in Oregon in 2023 compared to 2021.
Oregon Poison Center reports a 449% increase in young children exposed to fentanyl in 2023 compared to 2021, with 16 cases reported. This increase is mirrored nationally, with a 5,390% increase since 2016. The Oregon Health & Science University calls for community resources to address the fentanyl epidemic and emphasizes the importance of securing illicit drugs in child-resistant containers.
March 07, 2024
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