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Suicides in Turkey between 1996 and 2005: general perspective.

Mahmut Asirdizer¹, M Sunay Yavuz, Serpil Demirag Aydin

¹Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical School of Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey. masirdizer@yahoo.com

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

|January 30, 2010

Summary

Global suicide rates are a significant concern. This study details suicide trends, risk factors, and methods in Turkey between 1996-2005, highlighting illness as a primary risk and hanging as the most common method.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Psychiatry

Background:

Suicide poses a significant global health challenge.
Understanding national suicide statistics is crucial for effective prevention strategies.
Limited data exists on suicide trends within Turkey.

Purpose of the Study:

To document suicide rates, risk factors, and methods in Turkey.
To contribute statistical data to the international scientific literature.
To inform targeted suicide prevention efforts.

Main Methods:

Analysis of national suicide data from Turkey.
Examination of trends between 1996 and 2005.
Identification of demographic patterns, risk factors, and methods.

Main Results:

Suicide rates in Turkey increased, reaching 3.8 per 100,000 in 2005.
The male-to-female suicide ratio averaged 1.58:1 (1996-2005).
Illness was the leading risk factor (29.6%); hanging was the most common method.
Increased suicides were noted in males over 75 and females aged 15-24.
Suicidal deaths peaked during spring and summer months.

Conclusions:

Turkey experienced rising suicide rates with distinct demographic and seasonal patterns.
Illness and hanging represent key factors in Turkish suicides.
This data is vital for developing culturally relevant suicide prevention programs in Turkey.