6 people daily die from toxic drug poisoning in British Columbia, with 1,158 fatalities in H1 2024.

6 people continue to die daily from toxic drug poisoning in British Columbia, a 9% decrease compared to 2023. The province recorded 181 suspected drug poisoning deaths in May and 185 in June, bringing the total number of fatalities in the first half of 2024 to 1,158. This remains a significant issue, with toxic drug poisoning being the leading cause of death for those aged 10-59 in the province.

July 30, 2024
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