Citation

Páez GAS, Trejo YJU, Karina RV, Nilsa GP. Revista Geografica Venezolana 2021; 62(2): 330-347.

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(Copyright © 2021)

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Abstract

This research analyzes the historical evolution and recent trends of the occurrence and frequency of suicides in the State of Mérida, Venezuela. Two approaches, quantitative and qualitative were proposed. In the first, numerical indicators were estimated to examine and understand the behavior of suicides in the region. Professionals were interviewed to get their thinking better regarding the quantitative derivations obtained. The results indicate that between 1970-2014, Mérida had a distinctive behavior regarding the occurrence and frequency of suicides in relation to the rest of the country. Recently (2015-2018), the suicide rate in the state has increased, most likely as a consequence of the humanitarian crisis that is having Venezuela. © 2021, Universidad de Los Andes. All rights reserved.

Language: es

Keywords

Venezuela; suicide; Suicide rate; Trend; qualitative analysis; frequency analysis; trend analysis; Historical evolution; Merida [Venezuela]; Occurrence and frequency of suicides