EPIDEMIOLOGY OF SUICIDES IN NORTHERN-IRELAND 1984-1989

被引:12
作者
DARRAGH, PM
机构
[1] Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Institute of Clinical Science, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Grosvenor Road
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10.1007/BF02957895
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Suicide in the UK is the 2nd commonest cause of death among the under 45 year age group accounting for 10% of all Potential Years of Life Lost (PYLL). An epidemiological analysis has been carried out on selected factors based on 558 consecutive cases (1985-89) of self-inflicted death. The study reveals a dramatic increase in suicide among young men and especially security force personnel. There has also been a change in the methods used and the age/sex profile.
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