Topic
What cases of drug overdoses does this article cover?
Synthetic opioids
How has fentanyl become San Francisco’s deadliest street drug?
It is 50 times more stronger than heroin and easily accessible/cheap
Why is it important for epidemiologists to track opioid deaths?
To understand how big the problem is and create better prevention strategies.
What opioid cause the highest number of Overdoses?
Fentanyl
What is the medication used to reverse overdoses?
Naloxone
In this article, where in the United States did the pandemic of synthetic opioids spread, and the incidence and mortality rates were rising?
San Francisco
True or False: San Francisco’s approach to the opioid crisis is ineffective and outdated ?
True
What term describes the process of tracking disease patterns within a population?
Disease Surveillance
What years does this article cover?
2024 and early 2025
What is a chronic disease ?
A type of disease that lasts a long time, like addiction.
True or False: The high incidence and mortality of synthetic opioids are not facing a public health crisis.
False
How do the maps and statistics in the article alter perception of the opioid crisis going on?
By helping readers visualize overdose hotspots
What two ways mentioned in the article do epidemiologists measure how opioid deaths affect a population?
Incidence and prevalence rates
How many deaths were recorded for this article?
633
What is one implication for reducing opioid fatalities mentioned in the article?
Supporting opioid fatality reduction through harm reduction, increased treatment access, and improved housing and health services.