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The Canadian influenza death rate is projected to rise to approximately 1,850 deaths by 2028, up from around 1,590 deaths in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. Historically, since 1965, Canada has seen a 7.1% year-on-year decrease in influenza-related deaths. Despite this long-term decline, the country remains a significant player in global influenza mortality rankings. In 2023, Canada was ranked fourth worldwide in influenza deaths, with Japan overtaking it at the same death toll of 1,590. Germany and Japan were ranked second and third, respectively, in this grim statistic.
