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Los Angeles County sees a significant drop in homeless deaths in 2024, with drug overdoses declining by 21%. The Inside Safe program and improved prevention efforts, such as wider naloxone distribution, are credited for the progress. However, overdoses still account for 40% of deaths, and suicides have risen. Despite the positive trend, leaders emphasize that much work remains to further reduce homeless deaths.
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