Health + Wellness

Report

Opioid Addiction Is a National Crisis. And It’s Twice as Bad in Massachusetts.

After steady increases from 2000 to 2012, our state’s opioid-related death rate has almost tripled in just four years—from 691 in 2012 to 1,990 in 2016.

Report

Equality and Equity

Massachusetts' LGBT community is large, growing and diverse. Nonetheless, members of the LGBT community still face widespread discrimination and are at greater risk for depression, homelessness, and social isolation. These trends and areas for action are detailed in this report written jointly by Boston Indicators and the Fenway Institute.

SHARE

Connect with Boston Indicators at

617.338.1700

Connect

Neighborhoods + Housing
Economy
Maps + Tools
Transportation

Demographics
Interviews
Arts + Culture
Biennial Reports

Criminal Justice
Health + Wellness
Education
Jobs + Economic Development

Get newsletter updates

Subscribe to the Boston Research Snapshot.

Sign Up Now