Citation

Botega NJ. Psicol. USP 2014; 25(3): 231-236.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Universidade de São Paulo, Instituto de Psicologia)

DOI

10.1590/0103-6564D20140004

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Brazil is among the ten countries that record the highest absolute numbers of suicides, with 9,852 deaths in 2011. The average coefficient for the period of 2004-2010 was 5.7%. This figure increased 29.5% in the last two decades and is higher for men, elders, indigenous and small and mid-sized population towns. Mental disorders are present in most cases of suicide, especially depression, bipolar disorder, and dependence of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs. A population study revealed that, throughout life, 17.1% of people had suicidal ideation, 4.8% developed a suicide plan, and 2.8% actually attempted it. Giving particular attention to a person who has attempted suicide is a major prevention strategy.

Language: pt

Keywords

Epidemiology; Suicide; Suicide attempt