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UNEMPLOYMENT MAKES PEOPLE COMMIT SUICIDE IN ARMENIA
news.am
July 30, 2012 | 15:41
YEREVAN. - The main reason of suicides in Armenia is social-economic
factor, expert Gevorg Poghosyan told reporters on Monday presenting
official statistics.
The data provided by the expert shows 50 percent of suicides are
committed by men at the age of 30-65. Besides, suicide number is not
high in Armenia, as compared to other states, it is has grown within
recent years.
According to the Armenian National Statistical Service, suicides cases
were 498 in 2009, 592 in 2010, and 647 in 2011, while 56-57% of those
who committed suicide were jobless and 17-19 percent - pensioners.
Suicides are mainly committed in cities, in Yerevan and Gyumri in
particular, based on lack of human interaction.
news.am
July 30, 2012 | 15:41
YEREVAN. - The main reason of suicides in Armenia is social-economic
factor, expert Gevorg Poghosyan told reporters on Monday presenting
official statistics.
The data provided by the expert shows 50 percent of suicides are
committed by men at the age of 30-65. Besides, suicide number is not
high in Armenia, as compared to other states, it is has grown within
recent years.
According to the Armenian National Statistical Service, suicides cases
were 498 in 2009, 592 in 2010, and 647 in 2011, while 56-57% of those
who committed suicide were jobless and 17-19 percent - pensioners.
Suicides are mainly committed in cities, in Yerevan and Gyumri in
particular, based on lack of human interaction.