Vital Statistics Data Can Help Fill Gap about Prescription Opioid-Related Deaths (IMAGE)

St. Michael's Hospital

Vital Statistics Data Can Help Fill Gap about Prescription Opioid-Related Deaths

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A new study by Dr. Tara Gomes of St. Michael's Hospital indicates that Statistics Canada data could be used to estimate the number of prescription opioid-related deaths in Canada.

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Courtesy of St. Michael's Hospital

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