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U.S. and Philippines Suicide Statistics by Sofia Marie Valdez is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Suicide is the intentional act of killing oneself. In the United States, more than 45,000 suicides are reported each year, a 30% increase over the past two decades. Men commit about 72% of suicides in the US, three times the rate of women. In the Philippines, the suicide rate increased 57% in 2020 compared to 2019, with 4,420 deaths by suicide in 2020. Risk factors for suicide include mood disorders like depression, a history of prior suicide attempts, substance abuse, poor social support, and feelings of h

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Sofia Marie Valdez

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