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Harris County leads state in fentanyl deaths in 2023, data show

August 31, 2023 • 12:00 a.m.

Harris County leads state in fentanyl deaths in 2023, data show

Houston Chronicle, Aug. 31, 2023

Harris County leads the state in overall illicit fentanyl-related deaths, with 93 through the end of June, according to preliminary state data. UTMB’s Dr. Kathryn Cunningham said Region 6, which includes Harris, Galveston and surrounding counties, had the highest number of drug-related deaths in Texas in 2020.

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Harris County leads state in fentanyl deaths in 2023, data show

August 31, 2023 • 12:00 a.m.

Harris County leads state in fentanyl deaths in 2023, data show

Houston Chronicle, Aug. 31, 2023

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