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First WHO report on suicide prevention

Canada Goose Outlet More than 800 000 people die by suicide every year around one person every 40 seconds, according to canada goose outlet london uk WHO’s first global report on suicide prevention, published today. Some 75% of suicides occur in low and middle income countries. Canada Goose Outlet

Pesticide poisoning, hanging and firearms are among the most common methods of suicide globally. Evidence from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the United States and a number of European countries reveals that limiting access to these means can help prevent people dying by suicide. Another key to reducing deaths by suicide is a commitment by national governments to the establishment and implementation of a coordinated plan of action. Currently, only 28 countries are known to have national suicide prevention strategies.

Suicide is a global phenomenon

Canada Goose Jackets Suicide occurs all over the world and can take place at almost any age. Globally, suicide rates are highest in people aged 70 years and over. In some countries, however, the highest rates are found among the young. Notably, suicide is the second leading cause of death in 15 29 year olds globally. Canada Goose Jackets

canada goose uk outlet “This report is a call for action to address a large public health problem which has been shrouded in taboo for far too long” said Dr Margaret Chan, Director General of WHO. canada goose uk outlet

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Reducing access to means of suicide is one way to reduce deaths. Other effective measures include responsible reporting of suicide in the media, such as avoiding language that sensationalizes suicide and avoiding explicit description of methods used, canada goose outlet in chicago and early identification and management of mental and substance https://canadagooseoutlet.dolabuy.com use disorders in communities and by health workers in particular.

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“No matter where a country currently stands in suicide prevention”, said Dr Alexandra Fleischmann, Scientist in the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse at WHO, “effective measures can be taken, even just starting at local level and on a small scale”.

uk canada goose WHO recommends countries involve a range of government departments in developing a comprehensive coordinated response. High level commitment is needed not just within the health sector, but also within education, employment, social welfare and judicial departments. uk canada goose

“This report, the first WHO publication of its kind, presents a comprehensive overview of suicide, suicide attempts and successful suicide prevention efforts worldwide. We know what works. Now is the time to act,” said Dr Shekhar Saxena, Director of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse at WHO.

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Working towards a global target

In the WHO Mental Health Action Plan 2013 2020, WHO Member States have committed themselves to work towards the global target of reducing the suicide rate in countries by 10% by 2020. WHO’s Mental Health Gap Action Programme, launched in 2008, includes suicide prevention as a priority and provides canada goose outlet evidence based technical guidance to expand service provision in countries.

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Mobile: +41 79 701 9480In the WHO African Region, the estimated suicide rate was close to the global average of 11.4 per 100 000 in 2012. Comparing estimates for 2000 with those for 2012, there was an increase of 38% in suicide rates in the African Region. Suicide rates are particularly high among the elderly, but there is also a peak among the young. Suicide by intentional pesticide ingestion is among the most common methods of suicide globally, and of particular concern canada goose outlet online reviews in rural agricultural areas in the African Region.

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