Economic and epidemiological impact of youth suicide in countries with the highest human development index.

ABSTRACT: This research estimates the economic and epidemiological impact of youth suicide in countries with the highest human development index. The study relied on secondary analysis of suicide mortality data for youth aged between 15-24 years in countries with the highest human development index-Norway, Australia, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Singapore, Netherlands, Ireland, Canada and the United States. The impact of youth suicide is measured using years of life lost, years of productive life lost and present economic value of lost productivity. Costs are expressed in 2014 International dollars. Future earning potential is estimated using adjusted gross domestic product per capita, employment potential and historical trends in productivity and real interest rates. In 2014, an estimated 6,912 y

SUBMITTER: Doran CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7236997 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature