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Qatar is listed with the second-highest rate of suicides, so it isn't quite as easy as that. Islam also isn't the only difference between Indonesia and Papua Ne
by IfOnlyYouKnew 6y ago
Qatar is listed with the second-highest rate of suicides, so it isn't quite as easy as that. Islam also isn't the only difference between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea: GDP is five times as much in the former, with $15,000 p.a. vs. $3,000.
Just scanning the map, I can't help but think of alcoholism: Greenland, Russia, Eastern Europe, and Australia have relatively high rates, and enjoying a bit too much is the common theme I can think of. It would even include any correlation with adherence to islam, since alcohol consumption is one of the largest differences in lifestyle setting muslims apart from all others.
- apta 6y ago> Qatar is listed with the second-highest rate of suicides What's the demographic/religious breakdown of those who commit suicide in Qatar? Most people living there are expats.
- IfOnlyYouKnew 6y agoNow that you mention it, the gulf states do cause emotions in me not unlike those commonly associated with suicide. Luckily, I never stay more than a day in transit. That makes life among the cement-fetishists who leave their SUVs idling overnight to that the AC doesn't have to catch up the next morning somewhat bearable.
- apta 6y agoNot sure where people do that. I know for a fact that in the UAE at least, leaving the car idling will incur a violation.