Citation

Hiltunen L, Partonen T, Haukka J, Lonnqvist J. Duodecim 2009; 125(16): 1802-1806.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Laaeketieteellinen Aikakauskirja Duodecim)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19839200

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Suicide mortality tends to vary in a population. The aim of this study was to find the turning points, if any, in suicide mortality in Finland in 1947-2006.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: Data on 64,483 deaths from suicide over the 60-year period were obtained from Statistics Finland. Structural changing points were estimated by using multiple regression models.
RESULTS: In 1955-1959 suicide mortality turned into worse for women. For men the turning point to worse was in 1968-1974 and to better in 1987-1995.
CONCLUSIONS: Continuous work and research is needed to enhance suicide prevention at regional level.

Language: fi

Keywords

Female; Finland; Humans; Male; Regression Analysis; Sex Factors; Suicide; Suicide, Attempted