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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Meredith Clark

Anorexic woman, 47, who wants to die may soon be able to under Canadian law

REUTERS

A 47-year-old woman who has struggled with severe anorexia for decades has made the decision to die. Soon, she will be able to under Canadian law.

Lisa Pauli from Toronto, Canada, recently opened up about her debilitating eating disorder in an interview with Reuters. Two years ago, Canada expanded its requirements for medically assisted death to allow incurable conditions of mental illness. The new mental health criteria for legalised assisted death goes into effect in March 2024.

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