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The job of public health officials is to monitor the health and well-being of communities. Sometimes routine assessment of the data prompts a deeper dive into issues of potential concern to the community, and sometimes policymakers and public health partners ask for more information on a topic.  Emerging trends or items of interest can be found here. Check back frequently to see what’s catching public attention.
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There were 316 deaths in 2022 among Asotin County residents. The leading causes of death remain as cancer and heart disease. COVID-19 emerged as the third leading cause of death. Click "Read More" to learn more about the leading causes of death in Asotin County.

In Asotin County, nearly two in three of drug overdose death involved opioid overdoses. the five-year opioid overdose death rate (2018-2022) was lower to that of Washington State. To learn more about opioid overdose deaths use, click "Read More."

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In Asotin County, there were 213 births in 2022. To learn more about birth risk factors and outcomes, click "Read More."

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