Rio Grande ATP Catchment Area profile

By: Julie MartinezPosted: September 7, 2011

Here is a summary of the results of the latest epidemiology report. Some interesting outcomes. Some are actual deaths, others results of surveys. NM consistently ranks as one of the most troubled states in terms of these stats and Taos & San Miguel are among the worst of the worst. We as a community need to continue to address the issue of substance abuse. The problem is destroying our families and communities.

Source: 2010 New Mexico Epidemiology Report
Total number of counties= 33

Death Rates 2005-2009 (per 100,000)
Taos County
San Miguel
Alcohol-related death *8th7th
Alcohol-related chronic disease deaths9th6th
Alcohol-related liver disease deaths8th4th
Alcohol-related injury deaths4th7th
Alcohol-related motor vehicle crash deaths5th11th
Drug induced deaths7th9th
Unintended Overdose deaths3rdn/a
Unintended OD deaths – prescription drugs only2ndn/a
Suicide deaths1st11th

Survey results – reported:
Taos County
San Miguel
Adult binge drinking (past 30 days)14th1st
Adult heavy drinking (past 30 days)15th26th
Adult drinking & driving (past 30 days)1st22nd
Adult smoking (past 30 days)22nd2nd
Adult in frequent mental distress (past 30 days)26th7th
Adult current depression (past 2 weeks)7th10th


*Ranking per 33 Counties
n/a = not applicable because number was statistically insignificant 

Lawrence A. Medina, MBAExecutive Director
Rio Grande ATP, Inc.
P.O. Box 310
Embudo, New Mexico 87531
T 505.579.4253
C 505.470.2887
F 505.579.4016
Email: lawrence@riograndeatp.org
Website: http://riograndeatp.org/

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