People are dying needlessly - their life situations have overcome them to the point of taking their own lives even when there is treatment and hope available to them (though some may not know where to look).
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Some suicides are only suicides in name - medical reasons and other factors may enter in and these should be more properly called euthanasia.
Successful suicides are no more of a problem than any other form of unexpected death. Other people clean up, dispose and settle the estate.
Botched suicides are problem as serious health and social problems may result. Often there are lingering medical problems that have to be addressed by the use of limited resources.
Threatened suicides and half hearted attempts are an annoyance like tantrums and graffiti. The people involved need counseling or commitment to a protective facility.
Society puts a burden on the friends and relatives of suicide (we should have known/been there/done something/ offered help/given them what they want) s which is really not theirs, but many buy in.
The causes of high suicide rates are complex and varied, including mental illness, substance abuse, personal crises, trauma, and access to lethal means. Social factors such as stigma, lack of support, and economic hardship also play a role. It's important to provide comprehensive mental health support and foster more open conversations about mental well-being to address this issue.
The suicide rate's relatively high in relation to past decades due to it being seen as the only way out of a difficult situation; increasing debt, no job or a close friend/family member dying may cause you to consider suicide.
Because people are going through hard times and when those problems and emotions pile up with no one to help lift them off they no longer want to deal with it and so they commit suicide.
Adults aged 45-64 have the highest suicide rate of any age group in most high-income countries. This age group is often referred to as the "middle-aged crisis" period where individuals may face significant life changes and pressures, leading to an increased risk of suicide.
As of 2020, the suicide rate in Florida was 14.6 per 100,000 people, which is slightly higher than the national average. Suicide prevention efforts are in place to address this issue.
Montana actually has the highest suicide rate in the US.
Cities with some of the highest suicide rates include Pyongyang in North Korea, Chongqing and Tianjin in China, and Kanpur in India. These cities have been reported to have high rates of suicide due to various factors such as social pressure, mental health issues, and economic challenges.
Having a high suicide rate can have various negative impacts on a country, including loss of workforce, economic productivity, and human capital. It can also lead to increased healthcare costs, strain on mental health services, and have a detrimental effect on social relationships and community well-being. Additionally, high suicide rates may contribute to a sense of despair and hopelessness among the population.
***Seattle is not in the top ten suicide rated cities in the US. But it has had an increase of youth suicide recently. **** Youth or not, it's still suicide
No
Really high
not high enough
Depending on where you live, the premise of your question may not be true. In the United States, the suicide rate has declined from about 13 to about 11 per 100,000 from 1950 to 2006. The suicide rate in the United States is less than half of the worldwide average.
There suicide rate was quite high during the 1930s mostly because of the Great Depression. The general rate was about 14 to 17 per 100,000.
Yes
According to Wikipedia, it is stated the homosexual teenagers and teenage LGBT have a suicide rate four times as high as the average heterosexual.A recent study in Taiwan shows that 25% of LGBT have attempted suicide, though the validity of this study has been questioned due to its abnormally high rate.
The rate of suicide from cyberbullying is not very high, but even a few is too many.
I could find no evidence that being an oncology nurse raises your risk of suicide at all.
According to the World Health Organization, the suicide rate in France is about 16 per 100000 inhabitants. It is the highest rate, with Japan, among the OECD. 26,4 for men et 7,2 for women (per 100 000)
dentist have the highest suicide rate.