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| Subject: 'Thank the statists': Recession hurts Japan’s fight to change suicide culture Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:18 pm | |
| Japan's recent slide into recession wasn't just a blow to Abenomics. For some in the G-7 nation with the highest suicide rate, it may pose a question of life and death.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's concerted campaign to spark confidence in a population dulled by two decades of economic stagnation contributed to a 14-month slide in the number of suicides.
The improvement halted in September, with the country entering its fourth recession since 2008.
The return of economic woes added to the challenges of social workers trying to combat traditional acceptance of suicide and reluctance to address the issue.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/business/recession-hurts-japan8217s-fight-to-change-suicide-culture-20150109-12kzsb.html#ixzz3OTHtQDia |
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