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Suicide prevention
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World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2009
FAO/P.C. Zietsman
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Co-sponsored by WHO, World Suicide Prevention Day is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP).
Suicide prevention in different cultures is the theme of this year's day.
Read more about this year's event
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Magnitude of the problem
Suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for all ages. Every year, nearly one million people die from suicide.
Risk factors
Mental illness, primarily depression and alcohol use disorders, abuse, violence, loss, cultural and social background, represent major risk factors for suicide.
Prevention
Restriction of access to means of suicide, such as toxic substances and firearms, identification and management of persons suffering from mental and substance use disorders, improved access to health and social services, and responsible reporting of suicide by the media are effective strategies for the prevention of suicide.
Suicide prevention (SUPRE)
Special programmes
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Maternal mental health & child health and development
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Child and adolescent mental health
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Gender and women's mental health
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