Suicide kills one person every 40 seconds

The World Health Organisation says close to 800,000 people take their own lives each year, more than are killed by war or homicide


AGE-STANDARDISED SUICIDE RATES, 2016 

Per 100,000 of population

< 5.0	5.0-9.9		10.0-14.9	
≥15.0	Not applicable 	No data

WOMEN

MEN


20% of global suicides due to pesticide self-poisoning. Hanging and firearms also common


Almost three times as many men as women die by suicide in wealthy countries – rates are more equal in lower income countries

Second leading cause of death after road injury from age 15-29

For girls aged 15-19, suicide is second biggest killer after maternal conditions

In teenage boys it is third biggest killer behind road accidents and interpersonal violence


Sources: WHO, Reuters
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