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Suicide-Key Global Facts

•    Close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year.
•    For every suicide there are many more people who attempt suicide every year. A prior suicide attempt is the single most important risk factor for suicide in the general population.
•    Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds.
•    79% of global suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries.
•    Ingestion of pesticide, hanging and firearms are among the most common methods of suicide globally.

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PM to launch Modicare nationwide from Jharkhand, National Insurance bags state’s hybrid account

Jharkhand has opted for a hybrid account where National Insurance will provide cover for Rs 1 lakh while the rest will be managed by the state government. NIC has signed MoU with the Government of Jharkhand to extend health insurance to 57 lakh families for a total premium of Rs 535 crores. The PSU general insurer is charging an annual premium  of Rs 900/- per family in the state..

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