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- Suicide - World Health Organization (WHO)
Suicide occurs throughout the lifespan and was the third leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds globally in 2021 Suicide does not just occur in high-income countries but is a global phenomenon in all regions of the world In fact, close to three quarters (73%) of global suicides occurred in low- and middle-income countries in 2021
- Suicide prevention - World Health Organization (WHO)
Suicide prevention efforts require coordination and collaboration among multiple sectors, including health, education, labour, agriculture, business, justice, law, defence, politics and the media Suicide prevention is often not adequately addressed because of stigma and lack of awareness that suicide is a major public health problem
- Suicide - World Health Organization (WHO)
Suicide is a global public health problem Every year more than 720 000 people die as a result of suicide The majority of these deaths (73%) occur in low- and middle-income countries Beyond this, suicide has a ripple effect that impacts on societies, communities, friends and families who have lost a loved one to suicide
- One in 100 deaths is by suicide - World Health Organization (WHO)
Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, according to WHO’s latest estimates, published today in “Suicide worldwide in 2019” Every year, more people die as a result of suicide than HIV, malaria or breast cancer ̶ or war and homicide In 2019, more than 700 000 people died by suicide: one in every 100 deaths, prompting WHO to produce new guidance to help countries
- Suicide prevention - World Health Organization (WHO)
Suicide is a major public health issue across a wide range of settings from highly developed to small Pacific island countries and areas Suicide rates in some countries in the Western Pacific are among the highest in the world The risk of suicide is particularly concerning among young people in Pacific island countries and areas
- Suicide: one person dies every 40 seconds - World Health Organization (WHO)
Suicide was the second leading cause of death among young people aged 15-29 years, after road injury Among teenagers aged 15-19 years, suicide was the second leading cause of death among girls (after maternal conditions) and the third leading cause of death in boys (after road injury and interpersonal violence)
- Suicide rates - World Health Organization (WHO)
Suicide rates are also high amongst vulnerable groups who experience discrimination, such as refugees and migrants; indigenous peoples; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex (LGBTI) persons; and prisoners By far the strongest risk factor for suicide is a previous suicide attempt
- Suicide - World Health Organization (WHO)
Chaque année, près de 703 000 personnes se suicident et beaucoup d’autres font une tentative de suicide Chaque suicide est une tragédie qui touche les familles, les communautés et des pays entiers et qui a des effets durables sur ceux qui restent Le suicide intervient à n’importe quel moment de la vie et était la quatrième cause de mortalité chez les 15-29 ans dans le monde en 2019
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