10 Nations with Maximum Suicidal Deaths

8. Slovenia:

Slovenia, an independent and democratic country was badly affected by the global recession during the late 2000s. The slack in economic conditions as a result of the recessions is the main and the only reason for Slovenia to be included in the list of nations witnessing highest suicide rates.

9. Hungary:

Hungary is one such country which has seen a tremendous rise in suicide rates in the last century. This has been a long-lasting and monotonic trend which is going on in this country. Economic crisis and unemployment is the main reason behind Hungarians taking away their own lives.

10. Japan:

In Japan, suicide is the most important social issue of national interest where 71 percent males in the age group 20-44 take away their own lives. Unemployment, depression and social pressure are some of the social factors leading to the rise in the rates of suicide case.
There is a long history of honorable suicide in Japanese culture. The rituals of this honorable suicide includes taking their own lives by Samurai to avoid being arrested or fighting against the enemy bravely rather than bringing shame to the family. As such, suicide is considered as a morally responsible action.

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