Journal article
A comparison of the characteristics of accidental substance-related acute toxicity deaths in Canada across life stages, 2016–2017
Abstract
The acute toxicity (sometimes called "overdose" or "poisoning") crisis has affected Canadians across all stages of life, including youth, adults and older adults. Our biological risks and exposures to substances change as we age. Based on a national chart review study of coroner and medical examiner data on acute toxicity deaths in 2016 and 2017, this analysis compares the burden of deaths and circumstances of death, locations of acute toxicity …
Authors
Chang GY-S; Ha JH; Burt J; Kouyoumdjian F; McKenzie K; Randell S; VanSteelandt A
Journal
Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada, Vol. 44, No. 7/8, pp. 331–337
Publisher
Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch (HPCDP) Public Health Agency of Canada
Publication Date
8 2024
DOI
10.24095/hpcdp.44.7/8.04
ISSN
1925-6515