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Occupation-specific suicide risk in England: 2011-2015
Ben Windsor-Shellard1, David Gunnell2
1Head of Lifestyle and Risk Factors Analysis, Health Analysis and Life Events, Office for National Statistics, UK.
Summary
Construction workers and other low-skilled male occupations face the highest suicide risk. Targeted workplace interventions are crucial, especially in the construction industry, to mitigate these risks.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Previous suicide risk estimates for occupations are outdated and potentially biased.
- Understanding current occupation-specific suicide mortality is essential for targeted prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate occupation-specific suicide mortality in England between 2011 and 2015.
- To identify high-risk occupations for suicide and inform preventive strategies.
Main Methods:
- Utilized national data to estimate indirectly standardized mortality ratios for various occupations and occupational groups.
- Analyzed suicide mortality rates across different sectors of the workforce.
Main Results:
- Males in low-skilled occupations, particularly construction, exhibited the highest suicide risk (SMR 369).
- Skilled trades also showed elevated risk (SMR 135).
- Females in artistic roles (SMR 399) and bar staff (SMR 182) had higher risks; nurses and care workers also showed increased risk.
Conclusions:
- The construction industry is a key target for suicide prevention interventions.
- Workplace-based interventions are recommended to mitigate suicide risk in high-risk occupations.
- Further research should identify specific risk factors within these occupations.
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