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Termed "suicide contagion," this phenomenon highlights the ripple effect of suicide within communities and its impact on vulnerable individuals. [6] When a group of suicides happen around the same time, it is called, clustering. More than 13% of the suicides that happen in adolescents can be explained by clustering. [6]
About 21.6 suicide deaths per 100,000 people occur in Russia every year; [9] in southern Africa, the average is about 21 deaths per 100,000 people. [9] The United States reports about 14.5 deaths annually per 100,000 people, however, this rate is steadily increasing. In the 2000s, that rate was 10 people per 100,000 people per year. [9]
In many countries, suicide rates are underreported due to social stigma, cultural or legal concerns. [3] Thus, these figures cannot be used to compare real suicide rates, which are unknown in most countries. The global total of suicide deaths decreased from an estimated 762,000 in 2000 to 717,000 in 2021, which is 9.1 deaths per 100,000 ...
Like their adult counterparts, children and adolescents suffering from depression are at an increased risk of attempting or committing suicide. [15] Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15- to 19-year-olds. [16] Adolescent males may be at an even higher risk of suicidal behavior when also presenting with a conduct disorder. [17]
HIV/AIDS is a major cause of death amongst youth in Africa, particularly young women, who are more vulnerable to contracting HIV than young men in the same location and circumstances. [7] Other diseases, such as tuberculosis (TB) and malaria, are also in the top five causes of mortality among the youth population. [51]
Note: This article has been updated to accurately reflect details of Pothoven's euthanasia request. A 17-year-old Dutch girl who sought euthanasia but was rejected by the government was allowed to ...
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to ...
Nigeria has one of the highest suicide rates in Africa. [1] According Deputy Director, Medical Social Services, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, and training coordinator, Suicide Research Prevention Initiative, SUPRIN, Dr. Titilayo Tade, the suicide rate in Nigeria in 2019 is 6.9/ 100,000, which is higher than 6.5 rate in 2012; but under-reported or miscoded. [2]