Suicide has become the leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 29 in the European Union, according to a new report by Eurofound. In 2021, suicide accounted for 18.9% of all deaths in this age group. This exceeded deaths from traffic collisions, which stood at 16.5%. The figures mark a reversal in a long-term trend of declining suicide rates in the EU. The agency’s report, Mental health: Risk groups, trends, services and policies, identifies rising suicide rates among young women under ...
