2023 saw the highest suicide rates in England and Wales in over two decades, with 6,069 deaths, up from 5,642 in 2022.
Suicide rates in England and Wales reached their highest level in over two decades in 2023, with 6,069 deaths registered, up from 5,642 in 2022. The suicide rate for males rose to the highest since 1999, while the rate for females reached its highest in nearly 30 years. Around three-quarters of suicide deaths were among males, a trend consistent since the mid-1990s. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) emphasized its commitment to monitoring suicide registrations to help protect vulnerable people at risk. The Samaritans described the current situation as a "public health crisis" and urged the government to take action.
August 29, 2024
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