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  • Forensic Medicine
  • Criminology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Suicide is the primary cause of death within the Swiss correctional system.
  • Existing research globally focuses on risk factors, with limited data on methods and prevention in prisons.
  • Official statistics lack detailed insights into the circumstances of inmate suicides.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail suicide methods and characteristics among the Swiss prison population.
  • To compare Swiss findings with international data on prison suicides.
  • To develop evidence-based prevention strategies tailored to the prison environment.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 50 inmate suicides investigated by Swiss legal medicine institutes (2000-2010).
  • Utilized a standardized assessment sheet for data extraction.
  • Included all suicides investigated by legal medicine institutes in Switzerland during the study period.

Main Results:

  • Identified 50 inmate suicides (1.02% of all investigated suicides).
  • Common characteristics included unmarried Swiss men, median age of 32.
  • Hanging and tricyclic antidepressant overdose were the most frequent methods; two cases involved self-immolation.

Conclusions:

  • Swiss prison suicides mirror international patterns in demographics and the prevalence of hanging.
  • Recommendations include eliminating anchor points for hanging and closely monitoring medication, particularly tricyclic antidepressants.
  • Proactive monitoring of medication intake is crucial for suicide prevention in correctional facilities.