Death and Dying Poll

7/27/2019 Death and Dying Poll

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TIME/CNN Death and Dying Poll

Results of the latest TIME/CNN poll of 1278 people

conducted epte!"e# $%7& 2'''( The !a#gin of e##o# is )2(7*(

Multiple Responses Allowed Total%

Age

18-34

%

Age

35-49

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Age

50-64

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Age

65+

%

33a. Have you experienced or are

you currently experiencing -- thedeath of a parent, close friend, or

other relative?

Yes, parent 20 9 22 35 19

Yes, close friend 11 10 9 10 15

Yes, other relative 20 25 14 16 28

Yes, currently experiencing (anyone of above)

5 4 4 7 9

No 49 55 55 39 37

Not sure - 1 - - -

Did Not Not


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co!!unicate you# ,ishes& o# don


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