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Suicide trends in Upper Egypt.

Wafaa M Abdel Moneim1, Heba A Yassa, Safaa M George

  • 1Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Asyut, Egypt.

Journal of Forensic Sciences
|August 21, 2012
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Summary

Suicide remains a significant public health issue in Egypt. This study found increasing suicide rates in Assiut, with distinct methods used by males and females, primarily among young adults.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Suicide is a leading cause of death globally, particularly in developed nations.
  • Understanding regional suicide trends is crucial for targeted prevention strategies.
  • Previous data from Egypt indicated lower suicide rates, necessitating updated analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze suicide cases in Assiut, Egypt, between 2005 and 2009.
  • To identify demographic patterns, common methods, and trends in suicide.
  • To compare suicide characteristics between male and female victims.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study design.
  • Data collection from suicide cases in Assiut province over a five-year period (2005-2009).

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  • Analysis of demographic information, age distribution, and methods of suicide.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 117 suicide cases were recorded.
    • Males constituted 58.12% and females 41.88% of victims.
    • Suicide rates were between 0.6-0.8 per 100,000 population, with a peak incidence in the 20-30 age group.
    • Males predominantly used violent methods (hanging: 28%, toxins: 29%), while females primarily used toxins (70%).
    • Suicide rates showed an increase compared to data from 1987.

    Conclusions:

    • Suicide is an escalating problem in Assiut, Egypt, particularly affecting young adults.
    • Significant differences exist in suicide methods between genders.
    • The rising trend underscores the urgent need for comprehensive suicide prevention initiatives in the region.