A commentary published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal said there is not enough mortality data available in Canada that is detailed, accurate, comparable, accessible and consistent to prevent premature deaths.
"Further strengthening such collaboration can contribute to action to reduce deaths from substance-related toxicity, deaths from suicide, deaths resulting from violence, and climate-related deaths," said the article. The BC Coroners Service was the first in Canada to raise awareness of the increase in deaths from drug toxicity, which tragically takes thousands of lives each year, prompting mobilization of a public health response, said the article.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
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