Distribution of opioid overdose deaths in Canada 2016-2021, by gender

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John Elflein,
Sep 9, 2022
In 2021, there were a total of 7,560 deaths in Canada due to opioid overdose, with around 74 percent of deaths occuring among males. This statistic shows the distribution of deaths from opioid overdose in Canada from 2016 to 2021, by gender.

Distribution of deaths from opioid overdose in Canada from 2016 to 2021, by gender

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Release date

June 2022

Region

Canada

Survey time period

2016 to 2021

Supplementary notes

Figures show apparent opioid toxicity death (AOTD): A death caused by intoxication/toxicity (poisoning) resulting from substance use, where one or more of the substances is an opioid, regardless of how it was obtained (e.g. illegally or through personal prescription). Other substances may also be involved.

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