WHO 'Preventing Suicide: A Global Imperative' Report

WHO 'Preventing Suicide: A Global Imperative' Report

Every 40 seconds a person dies by suicide somewhere in the world. “Preventing suicide: a global imperative” is the first WHO report of its kind. It aims to increase awareness of the public health significance of suicide and suicide attempts, to make suicide prevention a higher priority on the global public health agenda, and to encourage and support countries to develop or strengthen comprehensive suicide prevention strategies in a multisectoral public health approach.

The report provides a global knowledge base on suicide and suicide attempts as well as actionable steps for countries based on their current resources and context to move forward in suicide prevention.

Details

Type
Policy and advocacy
Approach(es)
Advocacy
Policy and legislation
Prevention and promotion
Disorder(s)
Self-harm/suicide
Region(s)
Africa
Asia
Central America and the Caribbean
Europe
Middle East
North America
Oceania
South America