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Suicide in a society in transition
M Leineweber1, P Bjerregaard, C Baerveldt
1National Institute of Public Health, Section for Research in Greenland, Copenhagen Ø, Denmark. markusleineweber@hotmail.com
International Journal of Circumpolar Health
|August 18, 2001
Summary
Greenland
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Greenland experiences rapid socio-cultural change.
- Suicide rates in Greenland are among the world's highest.
- Young men aged 15-24 are particularly affected.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the psycho-social factors contributing to suicides in Greenland.
- To analyze temporal trends in suicide rates across Greenlandic regions.
Main Methods:
- Review of death certificates and police reports from 1993-1995.
- Analysis of psycho-social backgrounds of suicide cases.
Main Results:
- Dysfunctional social networks are a predominant factor in suicides.
- Disconnection from community and family increases vulnerability in young people.
- Temporal trends in suicide rates vary across Greenland's regions.
Conclusions:
- Societal and cultural transitions in Greenland are linked to rising suicide rates.
- Strengthening social networks may mitigate suicide risk among vulnerable youth.
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