Setting Records: Canada Sees Lowest Death Rate Since COVID
Cleanlist reports that 18,899 Canadians passed away in June 2024. There was a small 12.8% decrease in deaths from May 2024 to June 2024 and a very minor 0.7% decrease in deaths from June 2023 to June 2024. The average age of death in June 2024 dropped from 78 to 77 years old for the first time in 2024. This data is summarized from the Canadian Deceased Registry.
Notable stats from June 2024:
- The only provinces to see an increase in deaths from June 2023 to June 2024 were Newfoundland (12.5%), Nova Scotia (11.5%), P.E.I. (6.6%) and Alberta (1.6%).
- The provinces that saw the biggest decrease in deaths from June 2023 to June 2024 were Saskatchewan (7.2%) and Ontario (2.5%).
- No provinces saw an increase in deaths from May 2024 to June 2024.
- The provinces that saw the biggest decrease in deaths from May 2024 to June 2024 were Quebec (16.1%), Saskatchewan (15.3%) and Nova Scotia (14.7%).
Why was the number of deaths the lowest it’s been since COVID?
The last time we saw death rates this low was during COVID-19 when social distancing was in order, mask-wearing was established and hand hygiene was all the rage. Because citizens were keeping their distance to not spread the disease, rates decreased and illnesses were less likely to spread.
In June of 2024, one could assume that death rates are low due to increased health awareness, more proactive and preventative healthcare measures, a strengthened healthcare system—with hospitals almost, if not back to normal—and an uptick in outdoor activities. Post-COVID, Canadians have also been exposed to more mental health awareness and support, potentially aiding in fewer mental health crises and deaths. These factors, among others, likely contributed to the observed decrease in deaths among Canadians.
About The Data
The data presented in this report was summarized by Cleanlist from the Canadian Deceased Registry, Canada’s only national registry of deceased Canadians. To learn more about the database or for licensing information, contact sales@cleanlist.ca.
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