Fentanyl drove 89% of 251 homeless deaths in Oregon's Multnomah County in 2023, a record high.

Record homeless deaths in Multnomah County, Oregon, were primarily fueled by fentanyl in 2023, with the drug contributing to 89% of the 251 fatalities. This marks a significant rise from just one fentanyl-related death in 2017. Methamphetamine also contributed to 81% of overdose deaths. The total number of homeless deaths reached 456, a 45% increase from 2022. Health officials are optimistic, as data from 2024 shows a decrease in fentanyl-related deaths.

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