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that 20 percent of people in Greenland have attempted suicide, compared to 5-6 percent in the UK and US

Apr 4, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that 20 percent of people in Greenland have attempted suicide, compared to 5-6 percent in the UK and US

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