According to the latest report from the World Health Organization (WHO), every 40 seconds a person somewhere in the world die from suicide. WHO considered suicide problem is an important health problem, but too covered because of a taboo.
Only 28 countries in the world that has a suicide prevention strategy for its citizens. At least a country that has faced the problem of suicide plan would complicate plans WHO reduce the suicide rate in the world by 10 percent by 2020.
WHO has analyzed the data and research related to suicide in the world in the last 10 years. The results are as follows:
- Approximately 800,000 people commit suicide every year
- Suicide is the second largest cause of death in young people aged 15 to 29 years
- Those aged 70 years and over had suicidal tendencies large
- Three-quarters of the total suicides occur in low and middle income countries.
Depression In more developed countries, men are more prone to commit suicide. Suicide in men three times more than women.
Director of WHO, Dr Margaret Chan said the issue of mental health is viewed negatively in society. This encourages people with mental problems for not seeking treatment he needs for fear of being labeled negative.
"This report is a call to take action on public health issues covered taboo for too long," added Chan was quoted as saying by the BBC on Saturday (09/06/2014).
The WHO said the suicide rate can be reduced by restricting access to firearms and dangerous chemicals. In addition, developing countries can also adopt a national strategy to reduce the suicide rate.
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