Year: 1994 Source: Kowloon, Hong Kong: The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong, (June 1994). 75p. SIEC No: 19940279

This report on Society activities also provides statistics & analysis of suicide deaths in Hong Kong. Suicide rates dropped to 10.29/100,000 in 1993 from 12.65/100,000 in 1992. Data by age groups, by sex, suicide methods (50.9% jumped from a high place), & occupation are provided. Although suicides decreased in 1993, the Society caseload increased 14% over 1992 data & 37% over 1991 data. A bleak future & political instability were considered major reasons. Caseload demographics are provided.