192 illicit drug deaths in March in British Columbia, with fentanyl in 85%, leading cause for those aged 10-59.

192 people died due to illicit drugs in March in British Columbia, a decrease of 11% compared to the same month last year, making illicit drugs the leading cause of death for those aged between 10 and 59. Fentanyl was detected in 85% of unregulated drug deaths with toxicology testing. The BC Coroners Service reports that at least 572 people have lost their lives to toxic drugs since the public health emergency was declared in 2016.

May 07, 2024
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