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Suicide in Singapore

Suicide cases in Singapore have been rising in recent years, with rates of suicide increasing for all demographics.[1][2][3][4] It is the leading cause of death for persons aged between 10 and 29 years old.[5] Males account for the most suicides at over 66.6% of all suicides.[5]

Singapore ranked 105th by age-standardised suicide rate according to the World Health Organization in 2016.[6] Generally, the rate of suicide is rising. In 2016, the rate of suicide was 8.54 per 100,000 individuals, up from 8.43 in 2015.[7]

Like most issues of mental illness and death, suicide is generally viewed as a taboo subject in Singapore.[8][9] The pressure exerted by parents on their children to produce good academic results has also been a contributing factor in some suicides.[10][11]

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  11. ^ "Singapore's price for education success: streaming, stress and suicides". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2018-11-22.