The figures showed that in 2005, 502 people died by suicide.
Mr Anderton, Associate Health Minister, said those who had particularly high rates were people aged between 15 and 44, along with Maori and those living in the most deprived areas of the country.
Men had higher rates than women - for every three male suicides there was one female suicide.
Mr Anderton, Associate Health Minister, said those who had particularly high rates were people aged between 15 and 44, along with Maori and those living in the most deprived areas of the country.
Men had higher rates than women - for every three male suicides there was one female suicide.
Arguably, this could be considered a basic barometer of the functioning of our current government.
BUT, In 2006, there were 5400 hospitalisations (for intentional self harm) which was a 7.5 per cent increase on the previous year ... obviously the 'stable rate' of suicide is simply fortuity ... a 'cry for help' or an artefact of the failure of our 'new age knowledge economy.'
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