74,000 is the approximate number for just 2023. The number was even higher in 20... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		coderc on Feb 4, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How does fentanyl get into the US? 74,000 is the approximate number for just 2023. The number was even higher in 2022. It's not "just" 74,000 deaths.

nomel on Feb 4, 2025 [–]

~180k from 2015-2022 [1]. If the fraction of fentanyl is similar for 2023 and 2024 [2], then the number would be over 300k (I don't see direct numbers for 2023 or 2024).

[1] https://usafacts.org/articles/are-fentanyl-overdose-deaths-r...

[2] https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/overdose-deaths-a...

Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact