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Suicide

Commons · Question 128574 · Tabled 20 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 29 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what analysis he has carried out on the factors contributing to disparities in suicide rates in males and females.

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 29 Apr 2026

Every suicide is a tragedy that has a devastating and enduring impact on families, friends, and communities. In England, men account for the majority of suicide deaths, and the male suicide rate is approximately three times higher than the female rate.Tha...