Leading cause of death report highlights toll of suicide

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Updated July 17 2019 - 7:33am, first published 6:00am
Suicide toll: Young Australians are more likely to take their own life than die in motor vehicle accidents according to Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data.
Suicide toll: Young Australians are more likely to take their own life than die in motor vehicle accidents according to Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data.

The fact that suicide remains the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 44 is "simply unacceptable" says leading Illawarra psychologist Alex Hains.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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