Citation

Inoue K, Fukunaga T, Okazaki Y, Amano H, Kobayashi-Miura M, Fujita Y. Int. Med. J. 2015; 22(3): 136-137.

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(Copyright © 2015, Japan International Cultural Exchange Foundation)

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The suicide rates in Japan are among the highest in the world for both men and women, and increased rapidly in 1998. Therefore, it is necessary to discuss effective and concrete suicide prevention measures. In the present research, we focused on suicide trends and various factors related to retail sales in Tokyo, Japan's capital.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: In the present study, we examined annual suicide rates, days worked, number of staff, and sales floor space in department stores in Tokyo during a 20-year period from 1990-2009, and discussed statistical analysis based on the data.

RESULTS and Conclusion: In multiple regression analysis, the suicide rate was significantly related to the number of staff in department stores. Therefore, trends in the number of department store staff may serve as an indicator to watch for changes in suicide trends. © 2015 Japan Health Sciences University & Japan International Cultural Exchange Foundation.

Language: en

Keywords

human; suicide; Japan; Analysis; major clinical study; regression analysis; economic aspect; multiple regression; staff; correlation coefficient; Article; trend study; Tokyo; working time; Condition; Suicide trends