death and dying

Singapore’s longevity success hides a dark side — the lonely deaths of its seniors — exposing a need to address social isolation in its ageing population.

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Many parts of society need to come together to better address the problems caused by loneliness in later life.

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Helplines provide clients with confidentiality, anonymity and unconditional support that is often absent in their offline lives

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Addressing youth suicide requires an intersectional and cross-institutional response. Countries need to step up and do their part.

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While case numbers are small, there is a chance many suicides go unreported, known as the “iceberg phenomenon.”

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Communities living close to coal mines in India face the constant threat of coal fires and land subsidence forcing them to flee their homes.

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The discontent of the millions displaced was politicised, eventually leading to a civil war and the birth of a new republic named Bangladesh.

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