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  • 1Psychology Program, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona 08240-0195, USA.

Perceptual and Motor Skills
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Most suicides from the Delaware Memorial Bridge involved males from Delaware. Suicides were more common during summer months compared to winter months.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Forensic Science

Background:

  • The Delaware Memorial Bridge has been a site for suicides since its opening.
  • Understanding demographic and seasonal patterns of bridge suicides is crucial for prevention efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the demographic characteristics and seasonal trends of individuals who died by suicide via jumping from the Delaware Memorial Bridge.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of suicide data from the Delaware Memorial Bridge spanning from 1952 to the present.
  • Data collection included demographic information (gender, origin) and date of occurrence.

Main Results:

  • A total of 132 suicides were recorded.
  • The majority of individuals were male.

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  • Most suicides occurred among residents of Delaware.
  • A higher incidence of suicides was observed during summer months compared to winter months.

    • Conclusions:

    • Demographic and seasonal factors are associated with suicides at the Delaware Memorial Bridge.
    • Findings can inform targeted suicide prevention strategies and public health interventions.