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Reasons for opioid poisoning hospitalizations in Canada 2016-2017, by age

Percentage of opioid poisoning hospitalizations in Canada in 2016-2017, by age group and reason

The data shows the percentage of opioid poisoning hospitalizations in Canada that are attributable to accidental, intentional or unknown causes in fiscal year 2016-2017, by age. According to the data, 61% of opioid hospitalizations among those aged less than 15 years were attributable to accidental opioid poisonings.

<15 years 61 34 5
15-24 years 44 44 12
25-44 years 49 34 17
45-64 years 49 33 18
65 years or older 63 16 21