Self-harm deaths rose 25.7 percent in 2020

Cases of death due to self-harm increased in the Philippines last year.

 Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed the deaths due to "intentional self-harm" was up to 3,529 in 2020.

This was a 25.7-percent increase compared to the 2,808 recorded in 2019.

"Deaths due to intentional self-harm recorded a 25.7 percent increase from the previous year, making it the 27th leading cause of death in 2020 from rank 31 in 2019," the PSA said.

The OCTA Research Group earlier released a survey which showed that 28 percent of Filipinos experienced emotional problems like stress or extreme sadness due to the pandemic.