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Pacific Island suicide in comparative perspective.

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  • 1Demography Program, Research School of Social Sciences, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.

Journal of Biosocial Science
|December 3, 1999
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Pacific Island nations exhibit some of the world's highest suicide rates, particularly among females in Western Samoa and Fiji. Societal transition is identified as a key factor, with paraquat ingestion significantly impacting rates in Western Samoa.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Pacific Island nations face significant public health challenges.
  • Suicide rates in the Pacific region are among the highest globally.
  • Understanding regional variations in suicide is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comparative analysis of suicide levels and characteristics across thirteen Pacific Island nations.
  • To examine demographic (age, sex) and methodological factors influencing suicide rates.
  • To explore the role of societal transition in understanding suicide trends.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of available suicide data from thirteen Pacific Island nations.
  • Detailed examination of suicide by age, sex, and method.

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  • Global comparison of suicide rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Pacific Island nations report some of the highest global suicide rates.
    • Female youth suicide rates exceed male rates in Western Samoa and among Fiji Indians.
    • Paraquat ingestion is a significant method contributing to high suicide rates in Western Samoa, particularly for females.

    Conclusions:

    • Societal transition is a primary causal theme underlying high suicide rates in the region.
    • Significant commonalities and diversity exist in suicide patterns across Pacific Island nations.
    • Further research into the specific impacts of societal change and method choice is warranted.