- cross-posted to:
- world@lemmy.world
- cross-posted to:
- world@lemmy.world
Summary
Euthanasia accounted for 4.7% of deaths in Canada in 2023, with 15,300 people opting for assisted dying—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.
I would be curious how this affects the suicide statistics.
That is the neat part, it does not!
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/suicide-canada-key-statistics-infographic.html
so 4500 “suicides” vs the articles above 15,300 people. I don’t think 15,300 is a subset of 4500.
I think they mean in the concept of someone who would now qualify for MAID who otherwise might have chosen suicide. Or at least that’s how I took it- MAID could actually decrease suicides by offering an alternate solution to those without quality of life or hopes of improving.