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Is euthanasia common for people suffering from duchenne muscular dystrophy?
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Not common: Euthansia is not common in the United States for any conditions. Euthanasia is legal in oregon & washington state. You must be terminally ill & there are a number of legal specifics.
Answered 5/8/2017
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Not common: In this country euthanasia is not legal. There are a few states that permit assisted suicide. Most deaths are due to respiratory failure.
Answered 5/27/2017
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