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The Social Determinants of Health and Substance Use Disorder in Oregon: An Examination of the Current Trends and Existing Literature

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  • This study aims to evaluate the relationship between the social determinants of health and substance use disorder (SUD) in Oregon. Data was collected from various public databases to represent the social and environmental conditions of the 18 most populated counties in Oregon. Substance use disorder data was also collected for these counties, using three specific measures. SUD was found to be most strongly correlated with lower median household income, lower educational attainment, and a lower average number of persons per household. Substance use disorder was also found to be more prevalent in counties that have a higher percent white population, and lower percent Black, Latino, and Asian populations. It is also more prevalent on average in rural counties, as well as in counties with a higher violent crime rate, higher levels of controlled substance prescriptions, and a greater availability of transportation. The data also found that while substance use disorder tends to be more prevalent in High Incidence Drug Trafficking Counties, less people are also receiving treatment in these counties. These trends were compared to existing literature and previous studies on the matter. Understanding the ways in which the social determinants of health are related to substance use disorder in Oregon can guide individualized prevention and treatment strategies and lower risk factors to reduce the rates of substance use disorder in the most vulnerable communities.
  • Keywords: Substance Use Disorder, Social Determinants of Health, Oregon
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