In population over 65 years old life expectancy gains continue, however the increase in deaths in younger population offsets improvements to the overall rate.
From StatsCan: For the first time in over 40 years, life expectancy in Canada did not improve (2016-2017), attributed to the opioid crisis.
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Especially proud to be a Nova Scotian today as the province - the first in Canada to do so- announces a sensible policy change to make organ donation an opt-out system https://t.co/NtpA0aQohi