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Ministry of Health
Table, Drug-Induced Deaths by Age and Gender

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HIGHLIGHTS TO TABLE 46
  • In 1999, out of approximately every 100 deaths:

    • 74 resulted in cremations (20,574)
    • 25 involved burials (7,028)

  • Since 1985, there has been a general trend toward cremation as a method of disposition of the decedent.

  • For information about burials and cremations by area, please refer to the information box Methods of Disposition by Decedent's Local Health Area of Residence.