Highlights from phase one of the national study on opioid and other drug-related overdose deaths: insights from coroners and medical examiners

Highlights from phase one of the national study on opioid and other drug-related overdose deaths: insights from coroners and medical examiners In recent years, opioid- and other drug-related overdose deaths have increased sharply and become a significant cause of mortality in Canada. In response, local governments, provinces, and territories have implemented a variety of interventions and the Government of Canada has committed to a targeted public health response supported by a strong evidence base which includes the enhancement of relevant surveillance and research activities. 2023-02-01 Health Canada open-ouvert@tbs-sct.gc.ca Health and Safetyopioidopioid overdoseopioid overdose-related deathsnational-studycoronersmedical examinersmortalityinterventionstargetedpublic health responserelevant surveillanceandresearch activities Highlights from phase one of the national study on opioid and other drug-related overdose deaths: insights from coroners and medical examinersHTML https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/highlights-phase-one-national-study-opioid-illegal-substance-related-overdose-deaths.html Highlights from phase one of the national study on opioid and other drug-related overdose deaths: insights from coroners and medical examinersHTML https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-publique/services/publications/vie-saine/faits-saillants-premiere-phase-etude-nationale-deces-surdose-liee-opioides-substances-illegales.html

In recent years, opioid- and other drug-related overdose deaths have increased sharply and become a significant cause of mortality in Canada. In response, local governments, provinces, and territories have implemented a variety of interventions and the Government of Canada has committed to a targeted public health response supported by a strong evidence base which includes the enhancement of relevant surveillance and research activities.

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