Swaziland is in top 5 countries with high suicide rates

SD in top 5 countries with high suicide rates
06/01/2015 03:00:00By Bodwa Mbingo

Swaziland is rated fourth in the world in terms of suicide statistics.
According to www. worldlifeexpectancy.com, the country’s ratio is 25.3/100000, or 25.3 people per 100 000 are likely to meet their demise at their own hands.
This is a significantly high number, taking into account that the country’s population is estimated at 1.2 million.
The other four countries in the top five are:
1. Guyana: 32.5 out of 100 000.
2. Lithuania: The suicide rate is 31.2 out of every 100 000 people.
3. Kazakhstan: 31.1 out of every 100 000 people.
4. Russia: 23.4 people out of 100 000 commit suicide in the country.

The causes of suicide are many and varied, largely influenced by depression. Other causes include:
1. Personal history – psychological trauma may haunt the individual until he/she opts for a drastic choice of escape from life’s problems.
2. Mental health – schizophrenia and other mental health issues.
3. Lifestyle habits – drug and/or alcohol abuse.
4. Employment status – unemployment or poor job satisfaction may be contributing factors.
5. Relationships – not enough social support and social isolation.
6. Genetics-family history.