"Canada's Upcoming Assisted Dying Law to Address Anorexic Woman's Plea for Help"

Canada will soon allow medically assisted death for individuals with mental illness as their sole underlying condition, expanding on the existing criteria for terminal illness and incurable conditions. Proponents argue it is a matter of personal autonomy, while critics express concerns about potential abuse and the lack of social services exacerbating suffering. In 2021, 10,064 people died through medically assisted death in Canada, accounting for 3.3% of total deaths. The new provision will make Canada one of the most expansive countries in the world regarding medical assistance in dying.