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The term euthanasia is comprehended by 93.4% of the population, and a complete 75.3% of the population endorses its legalization. These are the findings of a survey by Only Numbers, which highlight “a level of awareness and a popular will that is hard to ignore". "Despite the Constitutional Court having already urged Parliament to address the issue with suitable legislation, Italy has yet to establish a law that comprehensively governs the use of euthanasia", Only Numbers emphasizes. The Italians' demand is clear: provide individuals suffering from intolerable pain or terminal illnesses the option of dying with dignity. The legalization of euthanasia is viewed by the vast majority of Italians as an act of self-determination and respect for the individual, rather than an escape from life. This support is particularly polarized among young individuals (87.8%).
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