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WHO — Suicide fact sheet
Global suicide statistics, risk factors, and what works in national-level prevention.
World Health Organization7 min read
WHO's suicide fact sheet covers the global burden (over 720,000 deaths a year), demographic patterns, and the LIVE LIFE framework — the WHO's package of national-level interventions with the strongest evidence (means restriction, responsible media reporting, life skills in adolescents, early identification and follow-up).
If you have ever wondered why means restriction (e.g., bridge barriers, firearm storage laws) gets so much policy attention despite seeming indirect, this page explains it.
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