Sask. coroner estimates record-breaking year for drug overdose deaths
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Between suspected and confirmed deaths, the latest report indicates a combined total of 363 drug toxicity deaths from Jan. 1 to Nov. 3 of this year in Saskatchewan.
The latest numbers on drug overdose deaths in Saskatchewan has advocates calling for more support from the provincial government.
This week, the Saskatchewan Coroners Service released an updated report of confirmed and suspected drug toxicity deaths this year in the province.
While the amount of confirmed drug toxicity deaths sits at 161 from Jan. 1 to Nov. 3, 2021, the amount of suspected deaths is currently at 202, putting Saskatchewan’s 2021 combined total so far to 363.
Suspected deaths are when evidence suggests a person suffered from a drug overdose, but the investigation is not yet concluded.
In comparison, Saskatchewan tallied 314 confirmed overdose deaths and 16 suspected deaths in 2020 for a total of 330.
In addition, 81 of Saskatchewan’s confirmed deaths in 2021 were reported in Regina and 42 were in Saskatoon.
Regina led the way in 2020 with 139 confirmed deaths due to overdose while Saskatoon recorded 73.
The Saskatchewan government says the growing number of deaths is a concern, but officials note it’s a problem not unique to Saskatchewan.
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