Reasons for older U.S. adults to never consider medical aid in dying 2023

Published by Jenny Yang, Feb 7, 2025

According to a survey from 2023, among the third of U.S. adults aged 45 and over who said they would never consider medical aid in dying, over half said it is because it is against their religion/spiritual beliefs. A quarter thought they might get better and therefore would not ever request dying medication.

Percentage of U.S. adults aged 45 and older who would never consider medical aid in dying due to select reasons in 2023

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Statistic: Percentage of U.S. adults aged 45 and older who would never consider medical aid in dying due to select reasons in 2023

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Release date

March 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

October 31 to November 10, 2023

Number of respondents

1,916 respondents

Age group

45 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: What are some reasons why you would never request aid in dying medication?

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