Rate of emergency department visits In 2023, the rate of emergency department visits for confirmed opioid overdose among residents of any age was 29.3 visits per 100,000 in Halton (compared to 31.5 during 2022) and 88.2 visits per 100,000 in Ontario (compared to 81.2 during 2022). From 2014 through 2023, the rate of opioid-related ED visits in Halton has been consistently lower compared to Ontario.
Rate of opioid-related deaths In 2023, the rate of opioid-related deaths in Halton, among Halton or non-Halton residents of any age, was 5.0 deaths per 100,000 (compared to 6.1 during 2022). In Ontario during 2023, the rate was 17.4 deaths per 100,000 (compared to 16.9 during 2022). From 2014 through 2023, the rate of opioid-related deaths that occurred in Halton has been consistently lower compared to Ontario. Data source: Substance Use and Harms Tool, Public Health Ontario. Includes preliminary death data for 2022 and 2023.