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New Zealand suicides 1984-8.

C S Thomas1, D A Read, G W Mellsop

  • 1Department of Psychological Medicine, Wellington School of Medicine.

The New Zealand Medical Journal
|June 24, 1992
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Suicide rates varied regionally in New Zealand. Northland-Auckland had the highest overall and prison suicide rates, while Wellington-Wairarapa had the highest inpatient suicide rate, suggesting disparities in psychiatric care.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Suicide remains a significant public health concern with potential regional variations.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for targeted prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate regional disparities in suicide rates across New Zealand.
  • To specifically examine suicide rates among inpatients and prisoners.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review of suicide cases from 1984-1988 using coroners' registers.
  • Data collected included demographics, method, date, location, occupation, and inpatient/prisoner status.

Main Results:

  • A total of 2019 suicides were recorded between 1984 and 1988.

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  • Males predominated, with hanging being the most common method.
  • Northland-Auckland exhibited the highest regional and prison suicide rates, whereas Wellington-Wairarapa had the lowest regional and prison rates but the highest inpatient suicide rate.

    • Conclusions:

    • Higher rates in Northland-Auckland may be linked to the presence of New Zealand's largest city.
    • The elevated inpatient suicide rate in Wellington-Wairarapa, unexplained by regional factors or admission numbers, suggests potential differences in psychiatric care delivery.