Jul 24, 2017, 12:54 AM

Data suggests removing an easy to use commonly available means of suicide may reduce rates by 10%. That is what the UK experienced when they removed gas stoves.

eta: I realized this is an unclear number. Of the percent that were killing themselves with gas ovens, there was a 10% reduction. Suggesting that ease of acquiring or using a means is critical for about 10% of all folks. Maybe.