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The World Health Organization says no less than 800,000 individuals commit suicide yearly, the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 15 and 29, in 2016.
WHO made this known on Monday in an announcement to remember the World Suicide Prevention Day.
The global health agency
said the common methods of suicide were hanging and firearms occurring in all
countries and regions, whether rich or poor.
According to WHO, "Close to 800, 000 people die due to suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds. Many more attempt suicide. Suicide occurs throughout the lifespan and is the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds globally.
Suicide is a global phenomenon; in fact, 79% of suicides occurred in low- and middle-income countries in 2016. Suicide accounted for 1.4% of all deaths worldwide, making it the 18th leading cause of death in 2016. Effective and evidence-based interventions can be implemented at population, sub-population and individual levels to prevent suicide and suicide attempts.
There are indications that for each adult who died of suicide there may have been more than 20 others attempting suicide."
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