Asian American Women: High Suicide Rates
May 18, 2007
University studies in Texas and California reveal sobering statistics from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services on suicide and depression among U.S. Asian women.
CNN reports that American women of Asian ancestry aged 15-24 have the highest suicide rate in the nation.
California State University Fullerton researcher Eliza Noh says suicide is the second leading cause of death among young Asian American women.
Baylor University psychologist Dr. Dung Ngo says cultural and familial pressures are key factors.
