177 overdose deaths in British Columbia in February due to toxic, unregulated drugs, per the BC Coroners Service.
177 people died in February in British Columbia due to toxic, unregulated drugs, according to the BC Coroners Service. This marks the 20th consecutive month with at least 175 overdose deaths. The province saw an average of about six deaths per day in February, down 11% compared to February 2023. Unregulated drug toxicity is now the leading cause of death for people aged 10 to 59 in British Columbia, with overdose death rates doubling since 2016.
April 05, 2024
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