Key points from article :
Life expectancy for Canadians dropped to 81.3 years in 2022, down from 82.3 in 2019.
COVID-19 became the 3rd leading cause of death, surpassing accidents.
Cancer & heart disease remain top causes, contributing 41.8% of deaths.
New Brunswick saw the biggest decline, dropping 1 year to 79.8 years.
Deaths among young adults rose, partly due to suicides & drug overdoses.
Seniors (80+) saw a 78% jump in COVID-19 deaths compared to 2021.
Report on death analysis from Statistics Canada.
