What are the most compelling statistics Brian D Smith presents on near-death experiences?

Prevalence: About 5% of the population reports an NDE. In the U.S. alone, that’s roughly 15 million people who say they’ve had one.

Certainty: Among those with a profound NDE, essentially 100% say they know their experience was real, not a dream or hallucination.

Consistency: These experiences span all ages, cultures, religions, and belief systems, yet the core features are strikingly similar.

Life changes: NDErs often show measurable after-effects—reduced fear of death, lower materialism, major career or value shifts, and sometimes unexpected health improvements.