Black men aged 54 to 73 face a growing drug overdose crisis, linked to poverty and systemic racism.

Black men aged 54 to 73 are dying from drug overdoses at alarming rates, particularly in cities with large Black populations. This crisis has affected multiple generations, with high rates linked to poverty, systemic racism, and limited access to treatment. The fentanyl crisis has worsened the situation, and despite some medical advances, resources for older Black men remain insufficient.

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