Incidence and Prevalence of Reported Euthanasia Cases in Belgium, 2002 to 2023
This study found that a substantial part of the increase in euthanasia cases was attributable to demographic changes. Early increases were mainly due to the regulatory onset, while recent trends reflect a growing influence of demographic factors and regional adjustments. These findings suggest that considering demographic shifts is essential, and long-term trends should be monitored.
Authors
- Jacques Wels (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9292-917X)
- Natasia Hamarat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7844-1082)
Institutions
- Université Libre de Bruxelles (BE)
- MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing (GB)
- University College London (GB)
- Medical Research Council (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Network Open
- Published
- 2025-04-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.6841
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 16.91