Brant/Brantford Opioid Information System
The Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) is collaborating with the Brant Community Healthcare System, Brant-Brantford Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Brantford Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, and St. Leonard’s to provide timely opioid-related information to the public, community partners, and individuals who use substances.
Opioid Information Highlights
Opioid overdoses
In 2019 (January - July):
- EMS responded to 93 incidents related to opioid overdose.
- 33% more incidents compared to same period in 2018 (63 incidents).
In 2018:
- EMS has responded to 139 incidents related to opioid overdose.
- Most incidents involved males (71%) and those aged 20-39 (64%).
- 35% fewer incidents compared to 2017 (213 incidents).
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Naloxone
In 2019 (January - July) 3,145 naloxone kits distributed across community: In 2018:
3,678 naloxone kits distributed across community: - 69 - by BCHU
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3,106- by local pharmacies
- 503 - by community agencies
* 2019 data not yet available for Pharmacies beyond June
(May and June preliminary)
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Emergency Department (ED) visits
In 2019 (January - July):
- There were 107 ED visits for opioid overdose.
- 2.0 times more visits compared to same period in 2018 (53 ED visits).
In 2018:
- 118 ED visits for opioid overdose.
- Many visits were due to accidental overdose (84%).
- 42% fewer visits compared to 2017 (204 ED visits).
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Deaths In 2019 (January - July):
In 2018: -
18 Brant residents died from opioid overdose
In 2017: -
25 Brant residents died from opioid overdose.
**pending confirmation by the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario
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* last updated on August 20, 2019
