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14,427 people killed themselves in 2013 which comes to an average of 40 people per day.
There are 28.5 suicides per 100,000 people.
Last year suicide was the leading cause of death among people in their teens, 20's, and 30's. The rate is higher among men.
Korea's suicide rate is the highest in the OECD.
A total of 266,257 people died in Korea in 2013. The leading cause of death was cancer causing 28% of deaths. The other most common causes of death were: cerebrovascular diseases, cardiac disease, suicide, and diabetes.
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It surprises me that diabetes is the 5th leading cause of death. You always hear how healthy Korean food is and how Koreans live more healthy lifestyles.
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