Unveiling the Opioid Crisis in Saskatchewan: Insights from Wastewater Analysis
Uncovering Saskatchewan’s hidden opioid crisis depths via unique wastewater analysis yields alarming insights, urging cohesive response strategies.
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Opioids claimed 34,455 deaths between January 2016 and September 2022.
According to the Canadian government’s Health Infobase, between January 2019 and September 2021, Canada experienced an average of 20 deaths per day related to opioid toxicity, with a peak of 21 deaths per day in 2021.
In 2017, enough oral solid opioids were prescribed to provide every Canadian with the equivalent of over 1 mg of morphine per day.
Drug overdoses accounted for approximately 17% of all deaths among Canadians aged 30 to 39 in 2019, and 13% of deaths among those aged 40 to 49.
There were more than 28,000 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responses to suspected opioid-related overdoses in 2022 (January – September).
Uncovering Saskatchewan’s hidden opioid crisis depths via unique wastewater analysis yields alarming insights, urging cohesive response strategies.
“Opioids’ devastating impact on maternal health in Canada detailed in new report by Saskatchewan Health Authority. Urgent action needed to curb rising morbidity and mortality rates.”
The opioid crisis in Saskatchewan is escalating, with rising drug offenses, law enforcement crackdowns, and government interventions.
Ontario faces a deepening opioid crisis in the north, leading to homelessness, crime, and health system strain. Urgent action is needed to address the escalating issue.
The Canadian opioid crisis is a nationwide emergency triggering a ripple effect on socio-economic fabric, explored through insights from the “153 pill subutex.”
The opioid crisis in Canada devastates lives, increases homelessness, drives crime rates up, and burdens the economy, urging a united front for effective solutions. #StopOverdoses.
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