The figure is expected to represent 14 percent in 2020, he said. We can expect a decrease in suicides if we are properly treating depressed people. Globally, there are one million suicides a year out of a total of 10 million attempts, he added. The top 10 countries for suicide are composed of all former Soviet Union states, led by Russia, where many are reeling in economic and social upheaval. He praised India and China for their programmes for treating and supporting schizophrenic patients, combing use of generic psychotropic drugs and human resources.
Different diseases are prominent in different regions, with one exception.
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