Euthanasia Surges to 1 in 20 Deaths in Canada Amid Rising Demand
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Euthanasia now accounts for nearly 1 in 20 deaths in Canada, with over 15,000 cases in 2023, according to a government report. Since the legalization of Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID) in 2016, more than 60,000 Canadians have chosen euthanasia, primarily older adults with terminal illnesses. The report highlights a significant ethnic disparity, with 96% of recipients being white. The majority of cases occur in Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia. Canada's euthanasia law expanded in 2021 to include chronic conditions, and similar laws exist in several other countries and U.S. states.
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