In the first half of 2023, First Nations people in British Columbia experienced six times higher toxic drug death rates compared to non-First Nations people, with a 24.7% increase reported by the First Nations Health Authority.
First Nations people in British Columbia continue to be disproportionately affected by toxic drugs, with six times higher death rates compared to non-First Nations people in the first half of 2023. The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) reported a 24.7% increase in First Nations deaths from toxic substances compared to the same period last year. The FNHA is responsible for delivering health programs and services to the First Nations population in B.C.
February 27, 2024
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