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Republic of the Marshall Islands Suicide Prevention Information

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Republic of the Marshall Islands Contact Information:

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Recent Developments:

The program on Alcohol and Substance Abuse prevention conducts training with youth and community groups. Information is being distributed through radio programs and interviews highlighting the relationship between suicide and alcohol and other substance abuse.
Maternal and Child Health in collaboration with the Division of Human Services will conduct community needs assessments on activities which aim to prevent suicide

History of Suicide Prevention Efforts:

The Marshall Islands have implemented health and education and promotion campaigns on mental health and suicide prevention. These campaigns have been implemented in schools and community groups such as churches and youth groups.

Data:

The rate (per 100,000) of suicide deaths among youths aged 15 to 19
2003 Annual Indicator 26.8
There were 17 documented complete suicide cases for the RMI for 2003.
Out of this number, only 2 were among the 15-19 age group.
2004 Annual Indicator 133.3
2005 Annual Indicator 39.5

Additional data may be found in research articles such as:
Else IRN, Andrade NN, Nahulu LB.
Suicide and suicidal-related behaviors among indigenous Pacific Islanders in the United States. Death Studies. 2007 May/Jun; 31(5): 479-501.

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