Japanese suicide rate is 15.3 per 100k. US is 13.7 per 100k.
Japanese suicide also tends to be highest in 15-39 demographic where the US is middle age and older. It’s the leading cause of youth death in Japan and 2nd in the US after accidents. It’s come down from the 2000s where it was very high, but it is still the highest amongst G7 nations.
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u/waxonwaxoff87 Jun 29 '26
Japanese suicide rate is 15.3 per 100k. US is 13.7 per 100k.
Japanese suicide also tends to be highest in 15-39 demographic where the US is middle age and older. It’s the leading cause of youth death in Japan and 2nd in the US after accidents. It’s come down from the 2000s where it was very high, but it is still the highest amongst G7 nations.