2024年,L.A.县的无家可归者死亡人数下降了10%,主要原因是吸毒过量死亡人数减少,但挑战依然存在。 Homeless deaths in L.A. County dropped 10% in 2024, mainly due to fewer overdose deaths, but challenges remain.

2024年,洛杉矶县的无家可归者死亡人数下降了10%,这是创纪录的首次下降,从2023年的2 508人降至2 208人,主要原因是吸毒过量死亡率下降了21%,这仍然是主要死亡原因。 Homeless deaths in Los Angeles County fell 10% in 2024—the first decline on record—down to 2,208 from 2,508 in 2023, largely due to a 21% drop in overdose deaths, which remain the leading cause of death. 超剂量死亡降至884人,59%的病例涉及芬太尼,而与甲基苯丙胺有关的超剂量病例上升到27%。 Overdose deaths declined to 884, with fentanyl involved in 59% of cases, while methamphetamine-related overdoses rose to 27% of cases. 心脏病和与交通有关的死亡是第二和第三大原因,交通死亡人数增加了25%。 Heart disease and traffic-related deaths were the second and third leading causes, with traffic fatalities increasing by 25%. 尽管取得了进展,但没有住房的人的死亡率仍然比一般人口高出四倍以上,平均每天死亡六人。 Despite progress, unhoused people still face a mortality rate over four times higher than the general population, with an average of six deaths per day. 官员们指出,扩大的纳洛酮分配、治疗机会和住房努力是关键因素,但警告说,即将进行的削减资金可能会破坏收益。 Officials cite expanded naloxone distribution, treatment access, and housing efforts as key factors but warn that upcoming funding cuts could undermine gains.