BEIJING: Reversals of fortune, spousal screaming bouts, ruined harvests and failed exams are common tales of suicide in much of Asia.
Studies show sudden events are more likely to prompt people in Asia to take their own lives than in the West, where more than 90% of victims display prior mental problems.
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