Suspected opioid-related incidents
Figure: Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services calls for suspected opioid-related incidents, by month, 2019–2021
The data displayed in the figure above is displayed in an accessible format in the table below.
Table: Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services calls for suspected opioid-related incidents, by month, 2019–2021
| Month | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 38 | 67 |
| February | 34 | 58 | 60 |
| March | 45 | 43 | 89 |
| April | 49 | 34 | - |
| May | 70 | 55 | - |
| June | 41 | 50 | - |
| July | 29 | 46 | - |
| August | 33 | 44 | - |
| September | 37 | 78 | - |
| October | 25 | 64 | - |
| November | 30 | 60 | - |
| December | 52 | 113 | - |
Note:
- These data include cases where the responding paramedic suspects opioid involvement. This may differ from the final diagnosis or cause of death.
- These data only include instances in which 911 was called, and thus are only an estimate of the total number of overdoses in the community.
- These data are preliminary and subject to change pending further review.
Source: Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services, April 8, 2021.
This item was last modified on April 9, 2021