Female suicides drop as education rises M ORE women than men are attempting suicide in Singapore, a report said Apr 22, citing relationship problems with family, lovers and friends as among the causes. But while fewer in number, the men usually succeed in their suicide bids as they use methods that assures instant death.
Women usually resort to overdoses and are often brought to hospital before they die.
Family problems and tumultuous relationships with friends are often cited as the main causes for suicide attempts in the wealthy city state, the newspaper said.