The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
Indicator name |
Incidence of opioid and stimulant overdose related harms |
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Target |
Reduction from the previous year in the incidence of opioid and stimulant overdose related harms |
Indicator description |
This indicator measures the incidence of opioid and stimulant overdose related harms. More specifically, it measures the incidence of: |
Geographical coverage |
Canada, provinces and territories |
Unit of measurement |
Number or rate per 100,000 population |
Calculations |
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. |
Comments and limitations |
Data from Quebec are excluded from the hospitalization rate. |