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The Washington Post has published a series of data visualizations that offer a striking insight into the opioid crisis in the United States. The visualizations, created using data from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, provide a clear picture of the regions with the highest opioid-related deaths and opioid pill distribution from 2006 to 2012.
The data used in these visualizations includes information about more than 380 million transactions, including sales of oxycodone and hydrocodone pills to pharmacies. This comprehensive dataset reveals a correlation between high opioid-related deaths and high opioid pill distribution in certain counties.
One of the most striking findings is the concentration of high opioid-related deaths and distribution in West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky. Many counties in these states have reported more than 15 opioid-related deaths per 100,000 people annually, and these same counties also received more than 100 pills per person each year.
The visualizations highlight a belt of counties in these states with the highest per-capita prescription opioid deaths and opioid pills distributed per capita. This concentration of high opioid-related deaths and distribution is a powerful tool for understanding the opioid crisis in certain counties in West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky.
The data used in these visualizations has also been instrumental in lawsuits against the authorities in West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky. State attorneys general and other governmental institutions responsible for public health and regulation enforcement have initiated lawsuits for violations of opioid prescribing rules related to Oxycodone and Hydrocodone tablets.
The visualizations serve as a compelling reminder of the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States. They provide a clear and accessible way for the public to understand the extent of the crisis and to advocate for change. As the fight against the opioid epidemic continues, these visualizations will undoubtedly play a crucial role in raising awareness and driving action.
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