Suicide cases in Singapore highest in 8 years amid COVID-19 pandemic

[TerrexLee]

SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 452 suicides last year, the nation's highest count since 2012, amid the isolation and psychological distress brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last year's case count was a 13 per cent increase from the 400 cases recorded in 2019, according to data released by the Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) on Thursday (Jul 8).

The increase was observed across all age groups but in particular the elderly, which recorded the highest number of suicides since 1991.

Among people aged 60 and above, a total of 154 took their own lives. This was a 26 per cent increase from 2019.

In the other age groups - youths aged 10 to 29 and adults aged 30 to 59 - the number of suicides rose by 7 per cent from 2019.

Overall, the number of suicide deaths rose to 8.88 per 100,000 residents, up by 0.88 when compared to 2019.

"COVID-19 has severely affected the nation's economy, lifestyle and mental health. We are extremely worried about how our elderly are coping during this public health crisis," said SOS chief executive Gasper Tan.

More at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...rly-mental-health-isolation-covid-19-15179528

 

[batman1]

Don't worry so much .Pinky already said : NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND.

 

[laksaboy]

Better suicide than homicide.

 

[Leongsam]

Locking down to save old farts has resulted in old farts killing themselves. What a genius government we have here.

 

[sweetiepie]

KNN old folks committed suicide during pandemic becas they cannot gather to talk cock or due to what leeson? Children no job no money to give them or ? KNN