Compared to Distribution

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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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Non-fatal emergency department visits for opioids

Measurement Period: 2014

This indicator measures opioid-related emergency department (ED) visits in Placer County relative to counties across the state. Visits to the ED are included where an opioid diagnosis was the primary (main or most serious) condition. Health consequences include opioid poisoning (overdoses) and mental disorders. Numbers are based on treatment episodes, not individuals, so an individual may be counted more than once.

Why is this important?

Opioids include drugs such as heroin and prescription medications used to treat pain including morphine, methadone, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and buprenorphine. Opioid overdose is a major public health problem across the nation. Overdose can occur when a patient accidentally takes an extra dose, combines their prescribed medications with contraindicated medicines or alcohol, or deliberately misuses a prescription opioid or an illicit drug such as heroin. Please visit Placer Nevada RX Drug Safety to learn more.

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County: Placer

40.1

Rate per 100,000

Source: CDPH Epi-Center Non-fatal ED visits, Placer Co.
Measurement period: 2014
Maintained by: Placer County Health and Human Services
Last update: August 2016

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