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DYK: 1 in 100 deaths is by suicide.

Every year, more people die as a result of suicide than HIV, malaria or breast cancer - or war and homicide. bit.ly/3qb106g

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In 2019, among young people aged 15-29, suicide was the 4th leading cause of death after road injury, tuberculosis and interpersonal violence bit.ly/3qb106g

More than twice as many males die due to suicide as females.
Males: 12.6 per 100,000
Females: 5.4 per 100,000
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♂️ Suicide rates among men are generally higher in high-income countries (16.5 per 100,000).

♀️ For females, the highest suicide rates are found in lower-middle-income countries (7.1 per 100,000).
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Suicide rates in the WHO African (11.2 per 100,000), European (10.5 per 100,000) and South-East Asia (10.2 per 100,000) regions were HIGHER than the global average (9.0 per 100,000) in 2019.
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To support countries in their efforts, WHO is today releasing comprehensive guidance for implementing its LIVE LIFE approach to suicide prevention.

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- Limiting access to means of suicide, e.g. highly hazardous pesticides, firearms
- Educating media on responsible reporting of suicide
- Fostering socio-emotional life skills in adolescents
- Early identification & follow-up of anyone affected by suicidal thoughts & behaviour

Pesticide poisoning is estimated to cause 20% of all suicides.
National bans of acutely toxic, highly hazardous pesticides have shown to be cost-effective to prevent suicide.
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To prevent suicide, WHO recommends:
- National bans of acutely toxic, highly hazardous pesticides
- Restricting access to firearms
- Reducing the size of medication packages
- Installing barriers at jump sites
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