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N do u know a new &-storey in under construction beside bk 9 at IMH?
its so sad to see these people locked up in the blocks there.
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Number of suicide death up in 2012 from 2011
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N do u know a new &-storey in under construction beside bk 9 at IMH?
its so sad to see these people locked up in the blocks there.
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[video=youtube;4lQvHoGB_As]http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=SG&hl=en-GB&v=4lQvHoGB_As[/video]
Quite a social phenomenon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_in_Greenland
And (youthful) ageing at that
http://www.vice.com/read/arctic-wave-suicides-507-v16n1
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How does Denmark do so well in the Global Happiness Index with Greenland as it's colony? Statistics...
SUICIDE RISK FACTORS
Through various studies in suicide, it is now quite clear which
groups are at greatest risk. Also, often it is not just one factor,
but a combination of factors which triggers a person to suicide.
It is through the understanding of these risk factors, that we
can better assess the risk of suicide in our patients.
A. Demographic Risk Factors
1. Suicide rates are highest in elderly Chinese males.
2. Males are 1.5 times more likely to suicide than females. This
ratio is smaller (1:1) in the younger age-group and larger
(2:1) in the older age group.
3. Rates in ethnic Chinese (13.3 per 100,000) and Indians
(13.0 per 100,000) are much higher than that in ethnic
Malays (2.3 per 100,000).
4. Divorced individuals are at greatest risk, and while marriage
appears to protect against suicide in young females and older
males, it does not in young males and elderly females.
B. Social Risk Factors
Social or life stressors are one of the potential stimuli to suicide.
From affidavits from family and friends and from reviews
of suicide letter from 2000-4, common themes of suicide
include
1. Relationship problems (girl-boy and parent-child), andschool stress (examinations) in the young (aged < 24
years).
2. Marital, financial, unemployment and other job-related
problems (e.g. unhappiness at work) in the adult age group
(24-59 years).
3. Physical illness, relationship problems (parent- child),
loneliness, bereavement and fear of being a burden in the
elderly (>60 years).
Overall, relationship problems were associated with one third
of all suicides, and were seen across the spectrum in all
age groups.
Financial (failed business, debt and legal issues) or
employment problems were associated with a further one-third.
As a group, risk of suicide in the unemployed is particularly
high, with unemployment rates in suicide victims (aged 24-59
years) being 20 times higher than the employed.
Gradual physical disability and suffering (due to illness
and advance age) are important risk factors in the elderly
suicide, particularly if coupled with poor community and
family support. The percentage of cancer-related suicides, for
example, has increased in recent years as our population ages.
Recent initiatives to focus on improving health and community
support in palliative and elderly care are therefore welcome, and
will hopefully help to lower suicide risk in this very vulnerable
age group.
C. Clinical (Psychological and Psychiatric) Risk
Factors
1. Those with certain personality type are at risk (28%). Most
typically they tend to be proud, secretive, lonely people
with low self esteem, a tendency to worry un-necessary and
with poor problem solving skills. These personality types
find it difficult to relate to other, share problems and seek
solutions.
2. People with addictions are also at risk. These include those
with drug addiction (10.5%), alcoholism (5%), gambling
problem (5%) and deviant sexuality (0.6%).
3. Mental illness is also a major risk-factor; and is associated
with suicide in 58%.
http://www.cfps.org.sg/sfp/36/361/361_unit_6.pdf
Things might have changed with the introduction of new attractions in Singapore and the change in demographic and the socio-economic landscape. But the causes of suicide remain basically unchanged.
Through various studies in suicide, it is now quite clear which
groups are at greatest risk. Also, often it is not just one factor,
but a combination of factors which triggers a person to suicide.
It is through the understanding of these risk factors, that we
can better assess the risk of suicide in our patients.
A. Demographic Risk Factors
1. Suicide rates are highest in elderly Chinese males.
2. Males are 1.5 times more likely to suicide than females. This
ratio is smaller (1:1) in the younger age-group and larger
(2:1) in the older age group.
3. Rates in ethnic Chinese (13.3 per 100,000) and Indians
(13.0 per 100,000) are much higher than that in ethnic
Malays (2.3 per 100,000).
4. Divorced individuals are at greatest risk, and while marriage
appears to protect against suicide in young females and older
males, it does not in young males and elderly females.
B. Social Risk Factors
Social or life stressors are one of the potential stimuli to suicide.
From affidavits from family and friends and from reviews
of suicide letter from 2000-4, common themes of suicide
include
1. Relationship problems (girl-boy and parent-child), andschool stress (examinations) in the young (aged < 24
years).
2. Marital, financial, unemployment and other job-related
problems (e.g. unhappiness at work) in the adult age group
(24-59 years).
3. Physical illness, relationship problems (parent- child),
loneliness, bereavement and fear of being a burden in the
elderly (>60 years).
Overall, relationship problems were associated with one third
of all suicides, and were seen across the spectrum in all
age groups.
Financial (failed business, debt and legal issues) or
employment problems were associated with a further one-third.
As a group, risk of suicide in the unemployed is particularly
high, with unemployment rates in suicide victims (aged 24-59
years) being 20 times higher than the employed.
Gradual physical disability and suffering (due to illness
and advance age) are important risk factors in the elderly
suicide, particularly if coupled with poor community and
family support. The percentage of cancer-related suicides, for
example, has increased in recent years as our population ages.
Recent initiatives to focus on improving health and community
support in palliative and elderly care are therefore welcome, and
will hopefully help to lower suicide risk in this very vulnerable
age group.
C. Clinical (Psychological and Psychiatric) Risk
Factors
1. Those with certain personality type are at risk (28%). Most
typically they tend to be proud, secretive, lonely people
with low self esteem, a tendency to worry un-necessary and
with poor problem solving skills. These personality types
find it difficult to relate to other, share problems and seek
solutions.
2. People with addictions are also at risk. These include those
with drug addiction (10.5%), alcoholism (5%), gambling
problem (5%) and deviant sexuality (0.6%).
3. Mental illness is also a major risk-factor; and is associated
with suicide in 58%.
http://www.cfps.org.sg/sfp/36/361/361_unit_6.pdf
Things might have changed with the introduction of new attractions in Singapore and the change in demographic and the socio-economic landscape. But the causes of suicide remain basically unchanged.
Meanwhile, in South Korea, teen suicide is the top concern....
Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - Suicide was the No. 1 cause of death among Korean youths, outranking illnesses and traffic accidents, a civic group revealed Tuesday.
According to the Center for Freedom of Information and Transparent Society's analysis of cause of death among those aged 24 years old or younger between 2007 and 2009, suicide topped the list followed by traffic accidents, illness and criminal acts.
"Most of those who committed suicide had problems related to academics, including which university they should attend. University students were tormented over getting a job after graduation. They have one thing in common: they felt they had no choice but to follow what adults directed them to do," an official of the group said.
According to the Seoul Metropolitan Office Education, 101 elementary, middle and high school students had killed themselves over the past five years.
The main reason was family affairs, followed by extreme depression and agony over academic achievement.
Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - Suicide was the No. 1 cause of death among Korean youths, outranking illnesses and traffic accidents, a civic group revealed Tuesday.
According to the Center for Freedom of Information and Transparent Society's analysis of cause of death among those aged 24 years old or younger between 2007 and 2009, suicide topped the list followed by traffic accidents, illness and criminal acts.
"Most of those who committed suicide had problems related to academics, including which university they should attend. University students were tormented over getting a job after graduation. They have one thing in common: they felt they had no choice but to follow what adults directed them to do," an official of the group said.
According to the Seoul Metropolitan Office Education, 101 elementary, middle and high school students had killed themselves over the past five years.
The main reason was family affairs, followed by extreme depression and agony over academic achievement.
According to the latest WHO data published in April 2011 Suicide Deaths in Singapore reached 472 or 2.32% of total deaths. The age adjusted Death Rate is 8.43 per 100,000 of population ranks Singapore #82 in the world.
Studies have shown that the rates of suicide in Singapore
are higher in older Chinese males, younger Indian males/
females, those who are widowed or divorced and the
unemployed.3 The reasons for suicide vary with age. Younger
cases of suicide (<25 years) are more likely to be associated
with poor family relationships (parental-child discontent/
sibling rivalry), boy-girl relationships and academic stress.5,6
In adult cases (25 to 59 years), factors such as employment,
debt, marital problems, legal problems and mental illness
become more prevalent while in elderly cases (>60years),
the primary reasons include physical illness, bereavement
and fear of becoming a burden to their families.7
Studies have shown that the rates of suicide in Singapore
are higher in older Chinese males, younger Indian males/
females, those who are widowed or divorced and the
unemployed.3 The reasons for suicide vary with age. Younger
cases of suicide (<25 years) are more likely to be associated
with poor family relationships (parental-child discontent/
sibling rivalry), boy-girl relationships and academic stress.5,6
In adult cases (25 to 59 years), factors such as employment,
debt, marital problems, legal problems and mental illness
become more prevalent while in elderly cases (>60years),
the primary reasons include physical illness, bereavement
and fear of becoming a burden to their families.7
Highlight those due to policies of the PAP. Over the years keep seeing suicide rates
rising in Singapore. Stress and pressure is mounting:
1. In Singapore can afford to die but cannot afford to get sick. Financially the worse health care system in the developed world with highest out of pocket payment and lack of universal care.
2. Elderly. Lack of care of pioneer generation. Many die in poverty and loneliness.
3. High debts. Among highest most indebted in Asia. High debt = high chance of financial desperation.
4. High stress. From childhood all the way to adult hood the stress just get worse. We have one of the most stressful education system in the developed world. Singapore ranks high on stress surveys....no.1 in stress in the world.,
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Heard fm friend that recently WanBao reported a young student fm NUS High went
Superman w/o parachute at 40 storeys high..................is it true??
Superman w/o parachute at 40 storeys high..................is it true??
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another noble intention paving the way to disaster
sweeping the problem under the carpet won't solve it. more publicity will make everyone more sensitive to the issue and hopefully reach out to those who might need help.
suicide should be replaced by state sponsored euthanasia. anyone can opt out of life, state sponsored, if they meet the requisite guidelines. intervention can occur at this critical juncture.
crazy idea, but we live and die in crazy times.
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Why too bad?
i think we have very long and deep discussion on euthanasia in many threads before.
but our society is not matured enough to receive such horrific news and methods of suicide. we still have copycat suicides. that's the reason why i think the media have stopped printing stories of suicides and the methods used. we are a very vulnerable society with many vulnerable and weak minds.
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maybe I should develop a stronger and more robust attitude
so that my strawberries will turn out out to be pink guavas
thank you mr lim
only sissies infract people - thank you
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