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Health · 9 hours ago

Suicide rates for middle-aged men hit highest level since 1981

Suicide rates for middle-aged men hit highest level since 1981

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New figures show suicide rates among men aged 45 to 64 have reached their highest point since data collection started in 1981. Men in their early 50s are most at risk, with the rate increasing to 28 deaths per 100,000 people. Overall, 6,162 suicide deaths were registered last year in England and Wales.

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