Preventing Suicide: A Global Imperative

This case explores the complicated nature of forging effective coalitions that integrate the interests of all stakeholders when performing public health research. The case examines the harsh working conditions of fashion models, who often work under difficult conditions but have very little recourse if they are exploited due to a lack of worker safety regulations in their industry. The death of a young model with an eating disorder attracts the attention of a physician and…

This data publication from the World Health Organization (WHO) provides the most recent suicide mortality estimates at the global and regional levels by age and sex, as well as over time. Given that suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds, this publication provides an important statistical evidence base for academics, development agencies, policymakers, the media, and the general public. In 2019, an estimated 703,000 people died by suicide, and the…

This web-based portal provides a resource guide from the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights and is designed for advocates and practitioners interested in applying a human-rights-based approach to health issues. It is organized into 11 sections: an introduction provides a primer on the human right to health, then 10 topic chapters focus on specific health issues (patient care, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, harm reduction, palliative care, disability, access to medicines) or vulnerable populations (children, minorities,…