Characteristics of suicide among farmers and ranchers: Using the CDC NVDRS 2003-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide is among the top 10 causes of premature death in the United States. This study provides details on farmer and rancher suicide decedents, including demographic information, mental health status, history of suicidal thoughts and attempts, and circumstances associated with death.

Methods

Data for this study were obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Violent Death Reporting System Restricted Access Database for the years 2003-2018. Descriptive statistics and adjusted odds ratios are presented for farm and nonfarm populations in addition to farm populations by age groups and sex.

Results

This study found that almost half of the farmer suicide decedents were over 65 years old. Firearms were the most widely used method for

SUBMITTER: Miller CDM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9541098 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature