In 2022, around 79 percent of accidental opioid overdose deaths in British Columbia involved only non-pharmaceutical opioids. In comparison, 53 percent of accidental opioid overdose deaths in New Brunswick involved only pharmaceutical opioids. This statistic shows the distribution of deaths from opioid overdose in Canada in 2022, by province and opioid origin.
Distribution of deaths from accidental opioid overdose in Canada in 2022, by province and origin of opioid
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. * Includes deaths with suspected non-pharmaceutical fentanyl alone or with any other non-pharmaceutical opioid(s)
Adapted from Statistics Canada, Apparent Opioid and Stimulant Toxicity Deaths, page 72, 2022. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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