Pandemic Year Saw Suicides At Decade-High In Japan
Pandemic Year Saw Suicides At Decade-High In Japan Health Ministry official terms situation ‘severe’ as 20,919 people ended their lives in the over ageing country. Japan witnessed a decade-high surge in suicide cases last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic as the number of women and young people taking their life increased drastically in the country. The situation was termed as "severe" by the Health Ministry. Data released by Japan's National Police Agency on Friday showed 20,919 people committed suicide in 2020, 3.7% up f...