Questions and answers on suicide

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Questions and answers on suicide

Q: Is suicide really a problem? How many people die by suicide every year?

A: Every year close to 800 000 people die as a result of suicide. This is one death every 40 seconds. Beyond this, suicide has a ripple effect that impacts on societies, communities, friends and families who have lost a loved one to suicide. So, yes, suicide really is a serious public health problem.

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