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Nunavut study finds high rate of suicide attempts

Many people in Nunavut have taken their own lives, but even more have attempted suicide, according to the Nunavut Suicide Follow-Back Study.

Suicide attempts high in Nunavut

11 years ago
Duration 2:20
CBC's Jessie Fraser reports from Iqaluit

Many people in Nunavut have taken their own lives, buteven more have attempted suicide,according tothe Nunavut Suicide Follow-Back Study.

The report alsosays almost half of the injuries reported at the Qikiqtani General Hospital for people aged 20 to 29 are attempted suicides.

Ida Makpah spoke with CBC'sJessie Fraser about her multiple suicide attempts.