Top countries in school suicide rates

According to the World Health Organization, an average of 3,000 young people die by suicide every day in the world today.

This number does not include suicide attempts. People with suicidal thoughts are about 20 times more likely to die by suicide. The highest suicide rates are in Central and Eastern Europe and Asia.https://toplist.vn/images/800px/quoc-gia-co-ty-le-tu-sat-cao-nhat-the-gioi-65236.jpg

Top Countries in School suicide rates

Korea: The rate is getting higher and higher

In South Korea, 14,160 people tried to die in 2012, equivalent to an average of 39 people per day, an increase of 219% compared to 2000 (with 6,444 cases). This rate among young Koreans is particularly alarming because from 2001 to 2011, the number of cases increased by 57%, much higher than this rate in the adult age group. In 2009, 9% of young people in school (including primary and secondary school) were overweight and thought about suicide.

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Japan: Unsolved problem

According to a report by the National Police Department, the number of students who commit suicide because of school problems increased by 20 students a year and rose to a record 91 students in 2006, the highest increase since 1998. According to statistics, in 2014, the number of students who committed suicide in the country of the rising sun was 874 people, accounting for 3.4% of the total number of cases of death.

Top Countries in School suicide rates

China: The main cause is school pressure

According to a government report in May 2014, there were 79 cases of Chinese students committing suicide in 2013, 90% because they could not stand the pressure of studying.

The overwhelming pressure from studying in school and finding a job are the main reasons behind the high suicide rate among young Chinese. Recent statistics from the China Mental Health Association show that suicide accounts for more than 26% of deaths in the 15-34 age group.

USA: 16% of teenagers seriously think about suicide

In the United States, the rate of young people suicide is also quite high. Many cases attempted suicide more than once when the previous attempt failed. A 2011 national survey of 9-12 year olds in public and private schools in the United States found that 16% of students had serious thoughts about suicide, 13% said they had made 1. plan for this. Each year in the United States, about 157,000 teenagers receive medical treatment for self-inflicted injuries.

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Canada: female suicide rate skyrocketed

In 1980, women aged 10-14 had an estimated 600/100,000 suicides, but by 2008 this number had increased to 900. And among the 15-19 age group, the number of suicide cases also increased from 3,700 to 6,200. Overall, suicide is the second leading cause of death among women aged 10-19 in Canada.