IQALUIT, Nunavut — A slight but persistent decrease in Nunavut’s tragically high suicide rate has officials hoping that programs to help those at risk are finally taking hold. Since then, suicide in Nunavut has been up and down. Jack HicksStatistics compiled from Nunavut’s chief coroner say last year’s rate was 106 — a 13 per cent drop. Nunavut’s suicide rate remains nearly 9 times the national average. “There are still too many deaths by suicide in Nunavut,” Kabloona said.

Source: National Post January 28, 2018 15:00 UTC