In 2023, one hundred and one individuals in New Jersey sadly took lethal drugs prescribed by a physician to end their lives through the state’s assisted suicide law according to a 2023 state report. This translates to a 10% increase from the previous year’s report which revealed a total of 91 deaths.
According to the 2023 report, patients were between 37 and 100 years of age, with 19 individuals ranging in age from 35-64 years of age. 57% were female, and 43% were male. 95% were white and 80% were 65 and older.