The number of suicides is increasing

Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture".
Thanks to the AI of "Isesaki FM".

The number of suicides in the prefecture has increased for the first time in two years.

It has been found that the number of suicides discovered in the prefecture in 2023 was 382.
By age group, there were 12 people under 19 years old, 50 people in their 20s, and 28 people in their 30s, with a noticeable increase in the younger generations.
In addition, by motive inferred from suicide notes, etc., 254 people were due to health, 107 people were due to economy/lifestyle, and 51 people were due to work.
The number of suicides in people in their 20s and 30s had decreased significantly in the previous year, but it was pointed out that this trend could not be maintained in 2023.