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Canada's Medically Assisted Deaths Surge to Record Levels, 1 in 20 Deaths

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Source: The Guardian
Canada's Medically Assisted Deaths Surge to Record Levels, 1 in 20 Deaths
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Canada's medically assisted deaths reached a record high in 2023, with over 15,000 cases, primarily for terminal illnesses like cancer. This represents 4.7% of all deaths, a slight increase from 4.1% in 2022. While the growth rate of assisted deaths has slowed, the government is considering expanding eligibility to include advanced requests for conditions like Alzheimer's. Assisted death for mental illness is expected by 2027. Overall, deaths in Canada decreased by 2.4% in 2023, with cancer remaining the leading cause.

Topics:worldhealth#assisted-dying#canada#euthanasia#health#health-policy#terminal-illness
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  1. Canada’s rate of medically assisted deaths rises to record high  The Guardian
  2. Assisted dying now accounts for one in 20 Canada deaths  BBC.com
  3. Medically-assisted dying in Canada reached record high in 2023, about 1 in 20 deaths  CBS News
  4. FIRST READING: Hundreds seeking death due to loneliness — inside Canada’s new MAID figures  National Post
  5. Euthanasia in Canada jumped nearly 16% last year with more than 15,000 deaths  Catholic News Agency

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