Suicide has become a major public health problem, with studies showing cases rising steadily both globally and in the East Asia and pacific region since the 1950s, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Among young people, suicide has now outstripped motor vehicle accidents to become a leading cause of death in many countries. The suicide rate among men is almost universally higher than among women by a ratio of 3.5 to 1. according to data from 53 countries. Depression, the fourth leading cause of the global disease burden (the list ill-health and disease) is closely linked to suicide. Yet, disability, includes although mental disorders are a key cause of ill-health, most countries in this region spend less than one percent of their health budgets on the problem. Worldwide, one million people die from suicide every year one death every 40 seconds Although traditionally suicide rates have been highest among elderly men, the rates among young people have risen to such an extent that they are now the group most at risk in some countries. Many factors contribute to the causes behind suicides, directly or indirectly, but has been cited as a major factor. socioeconomic change in any direction This includes employment and living conditions. Access to the means of suicide, such as toxic poisons and guns, is also a key factor. A crisis or stressful situation, including the loss of loved ones, can trigger People schizophrenia. suicide as can mental disorder such as depression and abusing drugs and alcohol. as well as prisoncrs, also have higher rates of suicide. Measures that can be taken immediately to prevent suicide include restricting pesticides or guns. Better treatment for depression and nearly two thirds of people with a mental access to agricultural mental disorders is also needed disorder never seek help. Care should be provided in the community, rather than in large mental hospitals. (Source: Bangkok Post. 2001)