Are suicides by jumping off bridges preventable?: An analysis of 50 cases from Sweden

被引:27
作者
Lindqvist, P
Jonsson, A
Eriksson, A
Hedelin, A
Björnstig, U
机构
[1] Umea Univ, Dept Community Med & Rehabil, Sect Forens Med, SE-90712 Umea, Sweden
[2] Umea Univ, Dept Surg Perioperat Sci, Umea Accid Anal Grp, SE-90185 Umea, Sweden
关键词
suicide; manner of death; mental disorders; substance-related disorders; alcohol drinking; preventive measures;
D O I
10.1016/S0001-4575(03)00089-7
中图分类号
TB18 [人体工程学];
学科分类号
1201 ;
摘要
This is a community-based sequential case series of 50 individuals who committed suicide by jumping from bridges in two regions of Sweden. Of the 50 subjects, 32 were men and 18 women, with a median age of 35 years. At least 40 had psychiatric problems. The frequency of suicide was highest during the summer months and during the weekends. A total of 27 bridges were used, with a total length of just under 9 km. Three bridges accounted for almost half of all suicides. Limiting the availability of one method of committing suicide is reported to reduce the overall suicide rate; why suicide and injury suicide preventive measures might be considered. Since this study demonstrates that few bridges attract suicide candidates, this injury mechanism needs to be acknowledged by the road system owners and included in the safety work. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:691 / 694
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