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Assisted dying now accounts for one in 20 Canada deaths (www.bbc.com)
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Assisted dying now accounts for one in 20 Canada deaths (www.bbc.com)
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Also, potentially hundreds were done illegally. https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/here-s-why-critics-believe-hundreds-of-medically-assisted-deaths-shouldn-t-have-happened-1.7146483 https://www.lifenews.com/2024/12/16/canada-may-have-illegally-euthanized-622-people/

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Assisted dying now accounts for one in 20 Canada deaths (www.bbc.com)
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For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.

Archived version: https://web.archive.org/web/20241212032930/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j1z14p57po

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Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths (www.bbc.com)
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Summary

Euthanasia accounted for 4.7% of deaths in Canada in 2023, with 15,300 people opting for assisted dyingβ€”a 16% increase, though slower than prior years.

Most recipients had terminal illnesses, primarily cancer, and 96% were white, sparking questions about disparities.

Quebec, at 37% of cases, remains Canada's euthanasia hotspot.

Since legalizing assisted dying in 2016, Canada has expanded access, now covering chronic conditions and planning to include mental illnesses by 2027.

Critics, citing rapid growth and controversial cases, warn of insufficient safeguards, while proponents highlight strict eligibility criteria. Debate continues globally.

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