Study shows alcohol-related suicides a risk for Māori & Pacific women
Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND — Researchers are calling for more targeted public health interventions, after a study found Māori and Pacific women are disproportionately affected by suicide involving h

![According to the report, "females of Māori and Pacific ethnicity may be disproportionately impacted by historic and current risk factors including racism, socio-economic disadvantage, trauma, discrimination, and cultural disconnection." Dikstaal said "this may influence alcohol motivations, consumption, and suicidal behavior. [Photo: Pixabay via RNZ] wine being poured into a glass](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/wine_in_a_glass_copy.jpg?itok=abx910Dw)






![Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 (CHOGM) will take place in Apia, Samoa from October 21- 26, 2024. An estimated 6,000 people are expected to arrive in Samoa for the event, including royal dignitaries, government officials, media, security and youth leaders. It will be the first time CHOGM will be held in a Small Island Developing State from the Blue Pacific. [Photo: Facebook / Samoa CHOGM 2024] SAMOA govt building](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/chogm_samoa_jpg.jpeg?itok=IwMOBp5c)

