Brain changes found in those who die by suicide


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Certain molecular changes in the brain and blood have been found to be associated with those who died by suicide. — Gordon Johnson/Pixabay

More than 700,000 people take their own lives worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

The suicide rate is particularly alarming in the 15-29 age group, where it is the fourth-ranking cause of death.

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