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Jumping from the Westgate Bridge, Melbourne.

M Coman1, A D Meyer, P A Cameron

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Vic.

The Medical Journal of Australia
|March 30, 2000
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Suicide attempts from the Westgate Bridge primarily involve men with mental illness. Survival is linked to landing in water, suggesting drowning prevention and safety barriers could save lives.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Trauma Research

Background:

  • The Westgate Bridge has been a site for suicide attempts.
  • Understanding the characteristics of individuals who jump and survival factors is crucial for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify risk factors for suicide attempts by jumping from the Westgate Bridge.
  • To determine factors influencing survival after such jumps.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case review of coroners' reports and hospital records.
  • Analysis of 62 individuals who jumped from the Westgate Bridge between 1991 and 1998.

Main Results:

  • 71% of jumpers had a known mental illness, predominantly schizophrenia and depression.

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  • Males constituted 74% of cases, with an average age of 33.8 years.
  • All seven survivors landed in water; drowning was a significant factor in fatalities.

    • Conclusions:

    • Approximately eight suicide attempts by jumping occur annually at the Westgate Bridge, often by men with psychiatric conditions.
    • Early detection and rapid emergency response could reduce drowning deaths.
    • Implementing safety barriers may prevent a substantial number of fatalities.