Suicide is the biggest killer among Australians under the age of 44.
In rural and regional areas, where services are more sparse, the rate is 3.7 times higher.
The Bureau of Statistics says it's an issue that isn't getting any better.
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Suicide is the biggest killer among Australians under the age of 44.
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By Brooke Boney, Mai Hoa
Source: SBS
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