The real tragedy is that many of these deaths can be prevented. A first step in solving any problem is knowing more about it.
Suicide is defined as intentional, self-inflicted death.
Suicidal behaviour is a broader term that describes many types of deliberate self-harm activities, including suicide. More than 3,500 Canadians kill themselves each year. Suicide is the fifth most common cause of premature death. Suicide is second only to accidents as a cause of death for people under the age 35. Canada's suicide rate of 14 per 100,000 people is consistently higher than the United States' rate of 12 per 100,000.