Newly released statistics from the B.C. government reveal an increasing number of people choosing medically-assisted deaths, a majority having cancer.According to the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Statistical Report 2023, MAiD recipients numbered 2,767 in 2023, up 9% from 2,515 in 2022.Those choosing MAiD in 2023 included 1,346 males and 1,421 females. The average age of a man receiving MAiD was 77 while the average woman was a year older.Percentages by age ranges in years follow.18-45: 1.2%46-55: 3.1%56-64: 8.8%65-70: 11.9%71-75: 15.1%76-80: 16.3%81-85: 14.1%86-90: 14.1%91+: 15.5%Recipients had the following conditions.Cancer: 57.2%Cardiovascular condition: 20.0%Neruological condition: 14.6%Organ failure: 7.4%Respiratory disease: 12.7%Other condition / co-morbidity : 32.9%The report also documented the types of cancer suffered by 1,584 MAiD recipients.Breast: 7.9%Colorectal: 10.5%Hematologic: 7.3%Lung: 18.5%Ovarian: 3.7%Pancreas: 8.8%Prostate: 8.6%Other cancer: 38.2%Cardiovascular conditions of 554 people were also documented.Atrial fibrillation: 28.2%Congestive heart failure: 53.8%Vasculopathy: 14.4%Other cardiovascular condition: 36.5%.The 404 people with neurological conditions suffered as follows.Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: 16.3%Dementia: 21.8%Multiple Sclerosis: 5.9%Parkinson's Disease: 22.5%Other neurological condition: 39.9%Of 302 people with respiratory diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was most common (75.6%), followed by pulmonary fibrosis (15.9%) and other respiratory diseases (13.6%).The 205 people with organ failure who received MAiD primarily had kidney problems (81.0%), followed by liver (18.0%) and other organ issues (6.3%).Frailty (60.5%) was the primary category among other conditions or comorbidities, followed by chronic pain (24.8%), diabetes (9.8%), and autoimmune conditions (2.4%). Also 52.1% were listed under "other comorbidities." These included mental disorders that weren't neurocognitive or neurodevelopmental conditions.Most of the time a physician administered MAiD (2,280 / 82.4%), but a nurse practitioner did 487 times (17.6%). Most of the doctors were family physicians.Locations where MAiD was administered varied greatly.Private residence: 40.2%Hospital (excluding palliative care beds): 26.9%Hospice: 12.9%Palliative care facility: 8.9%Community care facility: 4.6%Residential care facility: 3.1%Medical clinic or ambulance: 0.8%Other location: 2.6%.By health authority, these numbered 589 in Fraser Health, 635 in Interior Health, 866 in Island Health, 125 in Northern Health, and 552 in Vancouver Coastal Health.In a blog post, Alex Schadenberg of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition found the high numbers and wide variety of conditions "concerning.""Canada's MAiD law does not require that a person be terminally ill. Diabetes, frailty chronic pain and autoimmune conditions are usually chronic and not terminal conditions," he said..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Newly released statistics from the B.C. government reveal an increasing number of people choosing medically-assisted deaths, a majority having cancer.According to the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Statistical Report 2023, MAiD recipients numbered 2,767 in 2023, up 9% from 2,515 in 2022.Those choosing MAiD in 2023 included 1,346 males and 1,421 females. The average age of a man receiving MAiD was 77 while the average woman was a year older.Percentages by age ranges in years follow.18-45: 1.2%46-55: 3.1%56-64: 8.8%65-70: 11.9%71-75: 15.1%76-80: 16.3%81-85: 14.1%86-90: 14.1%91+: 15.5%Recipients had the following conditions.Cancer: 57.2%Cardiovascular condition: 20.0%Neruological condition: 14.6%Organ failure: 7.4%Respiratory disease: 12.7%Other condition / co-morbidity : 32.9%The report also documented the types of cancer suffered by 1,584 MAiD recipients.Breast: 7.9%Colorectal: 10.5%Hematologic: 7.3%Lung: 18.5%Ovarian: 3.7%Pancreas: 8.8%Prostate: 8.6%Other cancer: 38.2%Cardiovascular conditions of 554 people were also documented.Atrial fibrillation: 28.2%Congestive heart failure: 53.8%Vasculopathy: 14.4%Other cardiovascular condition: 36.5%.The 404 people with neurological conditions suffered as follows.Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: 16.3%Dementia: 21.8%Multiple Sclerosis: 5.9%Parkinson's Disease: 22.5%Other neurological condition: 39.9%Of 302 people with respiratory diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was most common (75.6%), followed by pulmonary fibrosis (15.9%) and other respiratory diseases (13.6%).The 205 people with organ failure who received MAiD primarily had kidney problems (81.0%), followed by liver (18.0%) and other organ issues (6.3%).Frailty (60.5%) was the primary category among other conditions or comorbidities, followed by chronic pain (24.8%), diabetes (9.8%), and autoimmune conditions (2.4%). Also 52.1% were listed under "other comorbidities." These included mental disorders that weren't neurocognitive or neurodevelopmental conditions.Most of the time a physician administered MAiD (2,280 / 82.4%), but a nurse practitioner did 487 times (17.6%). Most of the doctors were family physicians.Locations where MAiD was administered varied greatly.Private residence: 40.2%Hospital (excluding palliative care beds): 26.9%Hospice: 12.9%Palliative care facility: 8.9%Community care facility: 4.6%Residential care facility: 3.1%Medical clinic or ambulance: 0.8%Other location: 2.6%.By health authority, these numbered 589 in Fraser Health, 635 in Interior Health, 866 in Island Health, 125 in Northern Health, and 552 in Vancouver Coastal Health.In a blog post, Alex Schadenberg of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition found the high numbers and wide variety of conditions "concerning.""Canada's MAiD law does not require that a person be terminally ill. Diabetes, frailty chronic pain and autoimmune conditions are usually chronic and not terminal conditions," he said..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
