Polysubstance use poisoning deaths in Canada: an analysis of trends from 2014 to 2017 using mortality data

Polysubstance use poisoning deaths in Canada: an analysis of trends from 2014 to 2017 using mortality data

Abstract Background Over the past decade, rates of drug poisoning deaths have increased dramatically in Canada. Current evidence suggests that the non-medical use of synthetic opioids, stimulants and patterns of polysubstance use are major factors contributing to this increase. Methods Counts of sub...

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Main Authors: Sarah Konefal, Adam Sherk, Bridget Maloney-Hall, Matthew Young, Pam Kent, Emily Biggar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Polysubstance mortality
Opioid poisoning
Stimulants
Polysubstance use
Intentional poisoning
Unintentional poisoning
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12678-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12678-z

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