Chinese suicide rates jumping ten percent annually since 2010

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The suicide rate for people aged 10 to 24 increased by 56% between 2007 to 2017, according to new data from the CDC.

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and before you “b-but that’s whataboutism” me, is it not the real whataboutism to be worrying about the “disturbing” jump in youth suicide in China when America’s jump over a similar timespan is just past five times larger?

CDC: The suicide rate for young people rose 56% this decade

Young people are dying from suicide at record rates, with the CDC noting a 56% increase among Gen Z between 2007 and 2017.

Insider

Who the fuck cares about the US.

Over here in Germany we had an almost three time jump during and directly after lockdown, but it’s still overall a downwards trend. Maybe next time don’t compare your favourite pet country with other countries which are messing up? And don’t use the suffering of kids for cheap political quips?