Opioid Deaths In Canada
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More than 10,000 Canadians died from opioid overdoses in less than 3 years: PHACMost opioid-related deaths happen in British Columbia and Ontario, according to new government figures.HealthApr 10, 2019
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Opioid overdoses killed more than 1,000 Canadians in the first quarter of 2018Opioid overdoses killed an estimated 1,036 Canadians between January and March 2018, according to new figures.HealthSep 18, 2018
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Ontario’s decision to halt new overdose-prevention sites could ‘lead to more death’: expertsExperts say Ontario's decision to delay opening three overdose-prevention sites could have dire consequences.CanadaAug 14, 2018
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How Mexican cartels are part of an ‘emerging threat’ of fentanyl flowing into CanadaFentanyl is killing Canadians in record numbers and is now likely being smuggled into the country in commercial vehicles and private cars arriving at land borders from the U.S., a new report warns.CanadaJun 28, 2018
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‘Public health like it’s 1999’: doctors say restrictions on opioid advertising won’t save lives right nowRestricting how opioids are advertised to doctors isn't going to prevent overdose deaths, doctors say. But they still welcome the change.HealthJun 22, 2018
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Canada breaks record for annual opioid-related deaths as crisis worsensMore Canadians die because of opioids than motor vehicle accidents, according to new government data.HealthMar 28, 2018
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