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Suicide among immigrants in Germany.
G Brennecke1, F S Stoeber1, M Kettner2
1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University Hospital Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20a, 04103 , Leipzig, Germany.
Journal of Affective Disorders
|July 16, 2020
Summary
Suicide risk among immigrant groups in Germany varies significantly by country of origin and age. Prevention strategies must address these specific vulnerabilities for effective public health interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Sociology
Background:
- Identifying high-risk groups is essential for effective public health suicide prevention.
- Understanding suicide risk among diverse populations, including immigrants, is a critical public health concern.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare suicide risks between the German population and nine major immigrant groups in Germany.
- To identify factors associated with suicide risk in immigrant populations.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a German national mortality statistics database from 2000-2017.
- Calculated Standard Mortality Ratios (SMR) for suicide, stratified by gender and age.
- Correlated immigrant SMR with country of origin suicide rates and socio-economic factors.
Main Results:
- Overall SMR for nine largest immigrant populations were lower than the German reference population (ranging from 0.24 to 0.86).
- Suicide risk in immigrants was highest in adolescents and decreased with age.
- Suicide risk was associated with country of origin suicide rates and socio-economic factors; a stronger decrease in risk was observed for immigrants from countries affected by the global financial crisis.
Conclusions:
- Suicide risk significantly differs among immigrant groups and is linked to country of origin risk factors.
- Future suicide prevention efforts should incorporate country of origin-specific vulnerabilities and age-related risk factors for immigrant populations.
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