Distribution of opioid overdose deaths in Canada 2016-2022, by gender

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Preeti Vankar,
Feb 15, 2024
In 2022, there were a total of 7,328 deaths in Canada due to opioid overdose, with around 73 percent of deaths occurring among males. This statistic shows the distribution of deaths from opioid overdose in Canada from 2016 to 2022, by gender.

Distribution of deaths from opioid overdose in Canada from 2016 to 2022, by gender

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June 2023

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Canada

Survey time period

2016 to 2022

Supplementary notes

Figures show apparent opioid toxicity death (AOTD): A death caused by intoxication/toxicity (poisoning) resulting from substance use, where one or more of the substances is an opioid, regardless of how it was obtained (e.g. illegally or through personal prescription). Other substances may also be involved. Adapted from Statistics Canada, Apparent Opioid and Stimulant Toxicity Deaths, page 33, 2016 to 2022. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

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