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flag British Columbia sees lowest monthly drug overdose deaths in four years, with 155 in October.

flag British Columbia recorded its lowest monthly number of illicit drug overdose deaths in over four years, with 155 deaths in October 2024, down from 183 in September. flag The total number of deaths in 2024 dropped by 9% to 1,925 compared to the same period in 2023. flag Despite this decline, unregulated toxic drugs remain the leading cause of unnatural death for those aged 10 to 59. flag Fentanyl and stimulants were the primary drugs detected in October's deaths, with no fatalities reported for those under 19. flag The cause of the decline remains unclear.

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