Report
by
British Columbia Coroners Service
Release Date
2022
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
No
Objective
This report summarizes all unintentional illicit drug toxicity deaths in British Columbia (accidental and undetermined) that occurred between January 1, 2012, and July 31, 2022, inclusive.
Findings/Key points
2022 data is up to the month of July. Due to the short time frame, rates, numbers, and percentages should be interpreted with caution and are subject to change as investigations are completed.
Keywords
Overdose
Mortality
Evidence base
Safer supply
About PWUD
Outcomes
Illegal drugs
Small/medium cities
Sex/Gender