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Suicide in Alaska Natives, 1979-1984
1Penn State University, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey 17033.
Psychiatry
|February 1, 1991
Summary
Alaska native suicide rates were double those in the U.S. population, particularly among young men. Social factors like industrialization and alcoholism contributed to this disparity.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Sociology
Background:
- Suicide rates among Alaska Natives have historically been a concern.
- Understanding demographic and social factors is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare Alaska Native suicide rates with the general U.S. population.
- To identify age-specific differences and contributing factors.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of death certificate data for Alaska Native suicides (1979-1984).
- Comparison with age- and sex-matched U.S. population suicide statistics.
Main Results:
- Alaska Natives exhibited approximately double the U.S. suicide rate.
- Younger Alaska Native men (15-34) showed significantly higher rates than U.S. white men.
- Suicide rates decreased with age for Alaska Natives, contrasting with U.S. trends.
Conclusions:
- Young Alaska Native men face disproportionately high suicide risks.
- Socioeconomic changes, firearm access, and alcoholism are implicated factors.
- Age-related patterns in suicide differ significantly between Alaska Natives and the U.S. population.
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