Data on Reasons for Increase in Suicides Among Persons Aged 60 and Above and Links to Financial Stresses

9 Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) whether he has any information on the reasons for the increase in suicides among persons aged 60 and above; and (b) how many of these suicides are linked to debt from gambling, medical fees or living expenses.

Mr K Shanmugam: The Ministry of Home Affairs does not track the reasons for suicides.