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What do countries that have managed to reduce suicide have in common
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What do countries that have managed to reduce suicide have in common

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General10 September 2026 at 12:52

The adoption of national suicide prevention strategies has become an international priority, driven by the recognition of suicide as a global public health problem. Evidence shows that isolated interventions are not sufficient to reverse suicide mortality trends. Countries that have managed to reduce their suicide rates share common characteristics in this approach. The implementation of coordinated and comprehensive strategies has proven more effective than isolated measures.

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