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Suicide ideation and behavior in Mexico: Encodat 2016
Guilherme Borges1, Ricardo Orozco1, Jorge Villatoro1
1Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz. Mexico City, Mexico.
Salud Publica De Mexico
|February 13, 2019
Summary
Suicide ideation affected 2.3% of Mexicans aged 12-65, with higher rates in females. Urgent public health interventions are needed nationwide to address suicidal behavior.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Suicidal behavior is a significant public health concern.
- Updated epidemiological data is crucial for effective prevention strategies in Mexico.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the 12-month prevalence of suicide ideation, plan, and attempts in Mexico.
- To identify sociodemographic factors associated with suicidal behavior.
- To inform the development of targeted preventive programs.
Main Methods:
- A nationally representative cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2016.
- The study included 56,877 individuals aged 12-65 years.
- Data was collected from rural, urban, and metropolitan areas.
Main Results:
- The 12-month prevalence was 2.3% for suicide ideation, 0.8% for planning, and 0.7% for attempts.
- Females exhibited approximately double the rates of all three outcomes compared to males.
- Suicidal behavior was less common in the elderly (50-65 years) and more frequent in urban areas.
Conclusions:
- There is an urgent need for nationwide public health measures to reduce and treat suicidal behavior.
- Specific regions, like Tabasco, showed elevated prevalence rates requiring focused attention.
- Interventions should consider demographic factors such as age and sex.
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