Illicit Drug Toxicity Deaths in BC January 1 2012 - July 31 2022

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