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

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.