Suicide is a major cause of premature and preventable death in Canada, with about 4,000 individuals dying by suicide each year, and 1 in every 10 people having thoughts of suicide over their lifetimes.
A new study released today titled "Examining variations in immigrants' lower risk of suicide-related behaviours" confirmed that the prevalence of suicide and suicidal ideation was lower among the immigrant population compared with people born in Canada. Yet, among the immigrant population, the risk of suicide-related behaviours varied considerably by such factors as age, sex, having a mental health disorder, time since arrival in Canada and region of birth.
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