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The only data I've seen (Peru) suggests that lockdowns significantly 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 homicides, suicides, traffic accidents, and other accidental deaths. I w

• dimitrios1 6y ago
  I didn't mention homicides. Traffic accidents being down makes complete sense -- nobody is going anywhere. The CDC says there is an increase in suicide ideation https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm The PAHO says the pandemic exacerbates suicide risk factors https://www.paho.org/en/news/10-9-2020-covid-19-pandemic-exacerbates-suicide-risk-factors https://www.paho.org/en/news/10-9-2020-covid-19-pandemic-exa... There are some other studies that I don't necessarily know what to make of that already say they are increasing.
  • mrb 6y ago
    I copy pasted the text. Anyway, suicides are decreasing in Peru. That's the important point.