Share of overdose deaths among homeless people pre- and post-COVID-19 in L.A. by drug

Published by Statista Research Department, Apr 22, 2024

In Los Angeles County, methamphetamine accounted for the highest share of overdose deaths among people experiencing homelessness (PEH) in the 12 months before and after the COVID-19 pandemic onset, contributing to approximately three-quarters of all overdose deaths in both years. Fentanyl ranked as the second leading cause of overdose death in both periods, but showed the largest increase in its contribution over the analyzed timeframe. This statistic depicts the percentage of deaths among people experiencing homelessness by overdose pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles County, by drug type.

Percentage of deaths among people experiencing homelessness by overdose pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic onset year in Los Angeles County, by drug type

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Release date

April 2022

Region

North America, United States (California)

Survey time period

2019 to 2021

Supplementary notes

Pre- and post-pandemic numbers refer to the respective time periods:

  • The 12 months before (4/1/19–3/31/20) the COVID-19 pandemic began;
  • The 12 months after (4/1/20–3/31/21) the pandemic began. 

* Other opioids includes Methadone, Morphine, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Oxymorphone, Tramadol, Codeine, Opiate.

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