Week’s discussion!
The alarming opioid crisis, with its staggering death rates, is affecting the life expectancy rates of Americans. Select one of the populations on the map and address the following:Compare the opioid-related overdose death rates of the selected population to national opioid-related overdose death rates.Identify one primary, one secondary, and one tertiary prevention intervention to reduce the misuse of opioids in the selected population.Describe one evidence-based strategy to address provider opioid prescription rates.Identify the stakeholders charged with addressing the opioid crisis in your community.Share your professional experience related to the topic.Statistic in Florida:Opioid-Related Overdose Death Rates (per 100,000 people) (2016): 14.40Opioid Pain Reliever Prescriptions (per 100 persons) (2015): 62.80
