US EditionNational Data Shows Overdose Deaths Dropped in 2024 but Still Higher than Pre-Pandemic
CANADA, JUN 25 – Opioid deaths fell 17% nationwide in 2024, driven by lower fentanyl toxicity and expanded addiction treatments despite increases in some regions, officials said.
- Canada reported 7,146 opioid-related deaths in 2024, with most deaths occurring in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.
- The decrease in deaths followed 2023's record high of 8,623, although Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Northwest Territories saw increases in 2024.
- The crisis continues to be fueled by a highly dangerous unregulated drug supply, with fentanyl involved in approximately 74% of deaths, and Indigenous communities—especially women—bearing disproportionate impacts.
- Health officials linked the overall death decrease partly to a shift towards lower drug toxicity, with hospitalizations and emergency responses declining about 15 per cent in 2024.
- Despite declines, officials warn the death toll remains elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels and emphasize the need for scaled-up interventions and tailored strategies.
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National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic
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