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Suicide Statistics

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

http://www.abs.gov.au
Summary of statistics on deaths registered in Australia where the underlying cause of death was determined to be suicide. These statistics are compiled from data made available to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) by the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages in each State or Territory.

World Health Organization, Suicide Prevention

http://www.who.int/health_topics/suicide/en/
Links to a range of statistical information such as suicide rates and absolute numbers of suicide by country, global charts, and also to SUPRE (the WHO's Suicide Prevention initiative focusing on the prevention of suicide). It addresses questions related to aspects of suicide and its prevention. Contributors to this site include health professionals, social agencies, educators, law enforcers, families and communities.


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The diagnosis of mental health disorders requires trained medical professionals. The information on this Internet site is to be used for educational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional care in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Any reference to a commercial product, process, service, company or organisation should not be taken as an endorsement or recommendation by Lifeline Australia.