About one million people (in US) attempt suicide a year and cost the nation $500 billion. How is this cost calculated and why is this figure so high ($500,000) for each attempt?

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About one million people (in US) attempt suicide a year and cost the nation $500 billion. How is this cost calculated and why is this figure so high ($500,000) for each attempt?

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I attempted suicide when I was a teenager. the 1 hour flight for life was half that $500,000 then add a week in the hospital + emergency neurosurgery it adds up quick.