Dynamic pattern of suicide in Australia, 1986-2005: a descriptive-analytic study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study explores the spatiotemporal variations of suicide across Australia from 1986 to 2005, discusses the reasons for dynamic changes, and considers future suicide research and prevention strategies.

Design

Suicide (1986-2005) and population data were obtained from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. A series of analyses were conducted to examine the suicide pattern by sex, method and age group over time and geography.

Results

Differences in suicide rates across sex, age groups and suicide methods were found across geographical areas. Male suicides were mainly completed by hanging, firearms, gases and self-poisoning. Female suicides were primarily completed by hanging and self-poisoning. Suicide rates were higher in rural areas than in urban areas (cap

SUBMITTER: Qi X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4120400 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature