COVID-19 Outcomes

What does this measure?

This indicator measures several health outcomes related to COVID-19, including drug overdose mortality rates, the number of fatal drug poisonings, and the number of mental health clinic visits. The data is provided for various years between 2017 and 2023 for Hudson Valley counties and New York State overall.

Summary Statement

The data shows an increase in both drug overdose mortality rates and fatal drug poisonings across the listed counties from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, the number of mental health clinic visits increased significantly between 2017 to 2023 for all listed counties, indicating a rise in demand for these services. For instance, New York State as a whole rose from 65,327 visits in 2017, with a rate of 5.9, to 83,071 visits in 2023, with a rate of 7.3.

Sources

Mid Hudson Valley Community Profiles

https://mhvcommunityprofiles.org/health/deaths-from-drug-overdoses

https://mhvcommunityprofiles.org/health/mental-health-clinic-visits?utm_source=chatgpt.com