Population-based study reveals increase in hospice deaths in Italy, indicating better palliative care access.
Between 2011 and 2022, hospice deaths in Italy more than doubled, reflecting substantial progress in expanding access to palliative care. The gradual increase in non-neoplasm hospice deaths suggests a shift toward greater inclusivity, although neoplasm remains predominant.
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