Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-10-22 06:25:00
The National Population and Housing Census 2024 report shows that Uganda has recorded 272,271 suicidal thoughts and attempts in the last 10 years, with children of 10 to 14 years registering the highest number of cases at 39,656.
These are followed by those aged 15 to 19 registering 36,615 cases, and those aged 20 to 24 coming third with 34,697 cases, with the elderly aged 84 and above recording the least number of cases at 6,191.
Buganda sub-region had the most cases of suicidal thoughts, plans, and attempts at 48,948, followed by Bunyoro with 39,390 cases, and Busoga with 38,554…
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