Government of Yukon releases first Substance Use Surveillance Report

Press Release

November 26, 2024

The Government of Yukon has released the first Substance Use Surveillance Report, offering data on health-related harms from substance use in the Yukon.

This report will inform public health interventions to target the most impacted groups; enhancing prevention, intervention, and support efforts, in addition to prioritizing actions in the Substance Use Health Emergency Strategy.

The report, which will be updated quarterly, presents data from Emergency Medical Services, hospital emergency departments, hospital admissions and the Chief Coroner.

This new initiative is part of the Government of Yukon’s commitment to evidence-based decision making in addressing the Substance Use Health Emergency.

The report can be found on Open Yukon at open.yukon.ca/information/publications/substance-use-surveillance-reports.

Media contact

Judy Booth
Communications, Health and Social Services
867-332-4423
judy.booth@yukon.ca

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