Teenagers, youths comprise majority of suicide victims

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Youths at a national conference held in Suva. Picture: FT FILE

YOUNG people make up the majority of suicide victims.

This was highlighted by Lifeline Fiji’s officer in charge, Jeremaia Qalobula, who said a majority of the individuals who were completing suicide were young people.

“These are from the age range of 15 to 28 and our youngest victim is seven-years-old,” Mr Qalobula said.

He urged those going through depression or in need of someone to talk to, to call Lifeline Fiji’s toll free number on 132454.

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