YEREVAN. - The number of suicides and suicide attempts has increased in Armenia, Hayots Ashkharh newspaper reports.

A total of 592 cases (of which 225 suicides, 367 suicide attempts) were registered in Armenia in 2010, which is 18,9% more than in 2009.

People aged 18-29 and 30-65 are prone to suicide attempts. The number of suicide attempts in the group aged 18-29 years has increased by 39%.