Largest annual percentage change seen among Black girls

In 2019, xylazine contributed to death in 64 percent of cases and almost always also involved fentanyl

In seven of 22 cases, approval used new interpretations of original evidence and did not require new evidence

Adults younger than 65 years twice as likely to report not filling needed prescriptions due to cost versus seniors

However, those seeking care delayed care and were less likely to be from sports

Approximate doubling in rate of BMI increase seen between prepandemic and pandemic periods; higher increases reported for those with overweight, obesity

No significant change seen in overdose death rates overall from 2018 to 2019, but rate increased among non-Hispanic Blacks