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Suicide in Estonia.

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  • 1Tallinn Psychiatric Hospital, Estonia, USSR.

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
|September 1, 1991
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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Public Health
  • Demography

Background:

  • Historical suicide rate data from Estonia (1922-1935, 1965-1988) is analyzed.
  • The study examines trends during Estonian independence and periods of high suicide rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze historical suicide rate trends in Estonia.
  • To investigate the impact of sociopolitical changes and alcohol policies on suicide rates.

Main Methods:

  • Data compilation from Estonian State Committee for Statistics.
  • Analysis of annual journals and original documents.

Main Results:

  • Suicide rate was 16.7/100,000 in 1922, peaking at 30 during the Great Depression, and 20.6 in 1935.
  • From 1965-1985, the rate averaged 33/100,000.
  • A significant decline in male suicide rates (55.2 to 36.8) observed since 1986.

Conclusions:

  • Sociopolitical changes and alcohol sale limitations may influence suicide rates.
  • Historical data reveals fluctuations and sustained high rates, with recent declines in male suicide.