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Some differences between men and women who commit suicide.

C L Rich1, J E Ricketts, R C Fowler

  • 1University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine.

The American Journal of Psychiatry
|June 1, 1988
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Men die by suicide at higher rates than women, often using more lethal methods. This study found men were more likely to abuse substances and face economic stress, suggesting a higher intent to die by suicide.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Men exhibit a significantly higher suicide rate compared to women.
  • Understanding gender-specific risk factors is crucial for suicide prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate key differences between male and female suicide cases.
  • To identify factors contributing to the higher male suicide rate.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 204 consecutive suicide cases.
  • Comparison of suicide methods, substance abuse prevalence, and economic stressors between genders.

Main Results:

  • Men disproportionately used violent, immediately lethal suicide methods.
  • Men were nearly three times more likely to be identified as substance abusers.

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  • Economic problems were more prevalent stressors among male suicide decedents.

    • Conclusions:

    • The higher male suicide rate is multifactorial.
    • Evidence suggests a greater intent to complete suicide among men compared to women.