International Journal of Epidemiology, Vol 24, S45-S52, Copyright © 1995 by International Epidemiological Association
J Charlton
BACKGROUND. Suicides among young men have been rising since the early 1970s
while at the same time the rates for women of all ages and for men over age
44 been falling. Byu 1992 the highest risk group was men aged 25-44. In all
age groups female rates have declined relative to those for men. METHODS. A
case-control analysis was undertaken comparing suicide death with deaths
from natural causes fo the years 1990-1992, based on data collected on the
death certificate, and 1991 census data relating to the ward of residence
of the person who died. Data for men and women aged 16-64 were analysed
separately, with allowance for the fact that the effects of the factors
analysed could be different above and 45. RESULTS. For men, different
models were necessary for the two age groups, but or women a single model
sufficed. For men and women occupations with access to effective methods of
suicide, such as veterinarians, medical practitioners, nurses and
pharmacists had much higher risks than other professions. Being
widowed/divorced or marital status not stated was also an important risk
factor, as was being single for men aged 45 and over and women of all ages.
Country of birth was also significantly related to suicide risk. For older
men, living in a ward with unemployment rates below 5% was a risk factor,
as was living in a ward with high own occupancy rates. Younger men living
in wards with owner occupancy rates below 55% were at reduced risk. For
women owner occupancy and unemployment rates had little association with
suicide rates.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
ARTICLES
Trends and patterns in suicide in England and Wales
Office of Population Censuses and Surveys, London, UK.
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