U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation Launches New Business Pulse Focusing on Opioid Overdose Epidemic


In 2013, prescription opioid dependence, abuse and overdose cost the United States $78.5 billion




Atlanta, GA - - (March 15, 2017) - - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Business Pulse: Opioid Overdose Epidemic, launched today by the CDC Foundation, explores how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working to protect individuals from the widespread opioid overdose epidemic. This issue also features an interactive infographic that provides useful facts and links to CDC programs that help employers address this public health crisis.

The CDC reports that "This epidemic is taking a toll on U.S. employers. In 2013, prescription opioid dependence, abuse and overdose cost the United States $78.5 billion."

The CDC says it (the CDC) is committed to protecting individuals and families by preventing opioid overdoses.

To access Business Pulse, visit http://www.cdcfoundation.org/businesspulse.

Information source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention