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121. A sudden increase in opioid overdose deaths is noted in a specific city district. What is the urgent epidemiological action for public health?

A. Provide more naloxone to paramedics only.
B. Implement immediate harm reduction strategies, distribute naloxone, and investigate the source of contaminated drugs.
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C. Wait for the increase to plateau.
D. Blame the individuals for drug use.

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  • Provide more naloxone to paramedics only.
  • Implement immediate harm reduction strategies, distribute naloxone, and investigate the source of contaminated drugs.
  • Wait for the increase to plateau.
  • Blame the individuals for drug use.

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