# Suicide rates are gradually falling in the EU, but men remain far more affected than women

https://mins.news/en/item/57260

- euronews, 2026-09-14 07:00 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/suicide-rates-are-gradually-falling-in-the-eu-but-men-are-still-more-drastically-affected-

> Mental health, including suicide prevention, is becoming a growing political and social priority in Europe. Suicide figures have edged down across the EU, but member states are affected unevenly, with men still experiencing a much greater impact than women.

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