Researchers believe they have found a way to use Statistics Canada data to accurately estimate rates of opioid-related deaths nation-wide. The algorithm they developed may be useful for provincial and federal public health agencies, helping to quickly identify and report on trends in opioid overdoses across Canada.
Original research paper published in the CMAJ on November 30, 2015.
Names and affiliations of selected author
Tara Gomes, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario
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