CNA Staff, Sep 17, 2025 / 07:00 am

A new Lifeway Research study reveals that a slim majority of Americans, 51%, believe terminally ill individuals should have the right to request physician-assisted suicide.

The study, titled “American Views on Assisted Suicide,” found that 51% of respondents consider it morally acceptable for someone with a painful terminal disease to seek a physician’s assistance in ending his or her life.

However, the support is not robust, according to the study: Only 1 in 5 Americans said they “strongly agree” with this stance, while 30% said they “somewhat agree.” The study also found 34% opposed to physician-assisted suicide, with the remainder undecided.

Regionally, support varies, with urban and coastal areas showing higher approval (up to 60% in some places

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