Today, 10 September, marks World Suicide Prevention Day, and like in most corners of the world, in Laos, death by suicide remains a major public health concern.
Yet, recent figures suggest a gradual decline.
In 2021, the World Bank reported a suicide mortality rate of 4.6 per 100,000 people.
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Additional reporting by Kheuakham Chanlivong
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