不列颠哥伦比亚省有毒药物死亡人数在2024年下降了13%,但芬太尼仍是主要原因。 Toxic drug deaths in British Columbia fell 13% in 2024, but fentanyl remains the main cause.

在不列颠哥伦比亚省,有毒药物死亡人数在2024年下降了13%,达到4年来最低的2,253人。 In British Columbia, toxic drug deaths saw a 13% decrease in 2024, reaching a four-year low of 2,253 deaths. 下降趋势与加拿大和国际上的趋势一致,但芬太尼仍然是主要原因,在78%的快速测试中检测到。 The decline is consistent with trends seen in Canada and internationally, but fentanyl remains the leading cause, detected in 78% of expedited tests. 大多数受害者为30至59岁的成年人,近四分之三为男性。 The majority of victims were adults aged 30 to 59, and nearly three-quarters were male. 卫生部长Josie Osborne承认这一减少,但强调家庭和社区持续经历的悲痛。 Health Minister Josie Osborne acknowledged the reduction but emphasized the ongoing grief experienced by families and communities.