Accidental substance-related acute toxicity deaths among youth in Canada: a descriptive analysis of a national chart review study of coroner and medical examiner data

IntroductionSubstance-related acute toxicity deaths (ATDs) are a public health crisis in Canada. Youth are often at higher risk for substance use due to social, environmental and structural factors. The objectives of this study were to understand the characteristics of youth (ag...

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Main Authors: Amanda VanSteelandt, Grace Yi-Shin Chang, Katherine McKenzie, Fiona Kouyoumdjian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Health Agency of Canada 2024-03-01
Series:Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada
Online Access:https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/reports-publications/health-promotion-chronic-disease-prevention-canada-research-policy-practice/vol-44-no-3-2024/accidental-substance-related-acute-toxicity-deaths-youth-canada-descriptive-analysis-national-chart-review-coroner-medical-examiner-data.html