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Resource: Overdose Death Rates Increased Significantly for Black, American Indian/Alaska Native People in 2020

This page provides data and resources on the increasing racial disparities related to overdose death among Black and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people, as compared to other racial/ethnic groups. Findings reveal that Black people 15–24 years old experienced the largest rate increase (86 percent) compared with changes seen in other age/race groups during 2019–2020. Learn more.