Graphic detail | End-of-life care

Have you thought about your final wishes?

See how your answers compare to the results from our survey

DYING is a subject that Americans would rather avoid. According to a survey conducted in 2016 by The Economist and the Kaiser Family Foundation, a non-profit, just one in four Americans say people generally feel free to talk about death. We also asked people about their hopes and worries for their end-of-life wishes. Answer the questions and see how your responses compare to the survey results. (Your answers will not be stored.)

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