King County Medical Examiner’s Office report: What we learned from those who died in 2016 [kentreporter.com]

Alicia Doktor 12/21/1712:00 PM

Public Health – Seattle & King County posted the following article Tuesday by Lindsay Bosslet based on the King County Medical Examiner’s Office 2016 death report:

Last year, 14,373 people died in King County. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office investigated those that were sudden, unexpected or unnatural – 2,494 deaths.

But, the count of life lost is more than a number. By tracking and analyzing different manners of death as well as trends in homicides, traffic fatalities, and drug overdose deaths, we are able to develop preventative measures and learn about emerging issues.

Here are some key findings from 2016, as illustrated in the medical examiner’s recently published annual report, and steps we are taking to save lives.

[For more on this story, go to https://www.kentreporter.com/n...se-who-died-in-2016/]

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Karen ClemmerMember

So incredible to see county level systems calling out ACEs!

" .... King County residents experienceindisputable health disparities based on race and place. These include exposure to violence, adverse childhood experiences, and community trauma. The cycle of exposure to violence, trauma from violence without accessible support, and involvement in violence concentrates this traumatic exposure in particular communities, including those where many King County residents of color live." ....

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