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How is the CDC helping to stem the tide of drug overdose death? Elizabeth Tracey reports
How is the CDC helping to stem the tide of drug overdose death? Elizabeth Tracey reports
How is the CDC helping to stem the tide of drug overdose death? Elizabeth Tracey reports
Monday 15th July 2024
Elizabeth Tracey talks with CDC's Mandy Cohen about how data and real-time tracking are helping to reduce drug overdose deaths.
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Episode Overview
- Drug overdose deaths are at an all-time high.
- The CDC has developed an 'overdose to data action platform'.
- Real-time data helps communities respond quickly to overdoses.
- Tracking novel adulterants in drugs is crucial for reducing risk.
- Data-driven approaches are essential for effective public health interventions.
You can't solve problems you don't see, and what we've invested in is an overdose to data action platform.
In this episode, Elizabeth Tracey dives into the critical issue of drug overdose deaths, which are currently at an all-time high. With social problems, the availability of lethal substances, and barriers to care all playing a role, the situation is dire. The episode features Mandy Cohen, director of the CDC, who shares what the federal agency is doing to help stem the tide of these tragic deaths.
Cohen highlights the importance of data in addressing the crisis, explaining that the CDC has invested in an 'overdose to data action platform'. This tool allows communities and medical systems to access real-time data on overdoses and the substances causing them, enabling quicker and more effective responses. Cohen also discusses how the CDC tracks novel adulterants added to drugs, which increase the risk of death.
The conversation is both informative and urgent, shedding light on the multifaceted approach needed to tackle this public health emergency. If you're interested in understanding how data can be a powerful tool in combating drug overdose deaths, this episode is a must-listen.