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Suicide a leading cause of death in Queensland teenagers and getting worse
Thursday March 18, 2021
The Queensland Family and Child Commission will monitor a worrying increase in the suicide rates among 15-17 year-olds, for whom it is already the biggest killer.
Queensland Family and Child Commission principal commissioner Cheryl Vardon is concerned suicide is on the increase among young people. (AAP Image/Samantha Manchee)
The commission examines all child deaths in Queensland in the hope of being able to make recommendations to stakeholders that might save other young people.
In a report tabled in State Parliament, Principal Commissioner Cheryl Vardon said…
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