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Economic slump and suicide method: preliminary study in Kobe.

Ryo Abe1, Toshiki Shioiri, Akiyoshi Nishimura

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Asahimachi, Niigata, Japan.

Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences
|March 11, 2004
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Japan

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Japan faces one of the world's highest suicide rates, necessitating targeted prevention strategies.
  • Understanding the link between socioeconomic factors and suicide methods is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between prolonged economic slump and specific suicide methods in Japan.
  • To identify if unemployment influences the choice of suicide method, aiding in means restriction for suicide prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of suicide data (gender, age, method) for 5161 victims over 21 years (1981-2001).
  • Correlation analysis between the yearly full unemployment rate and various suicide methods.
  • Utilized government statistics for socioeconomic data.

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Main Results:

  • A significant positive correlation was found between the full unemployment rate and the rate of suicide by hanging (r = 0.736, P < 0.001).
  • No significant correlation was observed for other suicide methods.
  • The findings suggest unemployed individuals may be more susceptible to specific suicide methods.

Conclusions:

  • Hanging emerged as a significantly correlated suicide method with unemployment in Japan during the study period.
  • This highlights the need for focused suicide prevention efforts, particularly concerning means restriction for unemployed populations.
  • Increased attention to mental health services for the working population and broader social support programs is recommended.