Trends in suicide methods by age group

被引：8

作者：

Demir, Mustafa ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] SUNY Coll Plattsburgh, REDCAY Hall 166,101 Broad St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 USA

来源：

ASIA-PACIFIC PSYCHIATRY | 2018年 / 10卷 / 04期

关键词：

age; suicide; suicide method; BRIDGE; RATES;

D O I：

10.1111/appy.12334

中图分类号：

R749 [精神病学];

学科分类号：

100205 ;

摘要：

Introduction: This study investigates the trends in suicide methods by age group in Turkey. Method: Secondary data on suicide from 2007 to 2015 were obtained from the Turkish Statistical Institute. The direct standardization method was used to calculate suicide rates. Correlation test was used to show the trends in suicide methods by age. Results: Statistically significant changes in suicide methods were seen for persons aged 15 to 24 years and 25 to 44 years, where jumping increased; among persons aged 15 to 24 years, cutting/burning decreased. Discussion: The most popular suicide method is jumping.

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