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Suicide in Scandinavia. An epidemiological analysis.
1Institute of Psychiatry, Odense University.
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. Supplementum
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Nordic countries show distinct suicide rate differences despite shared characteristics. Study examines these variations and the accuracy of suicide statistics across Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Sociology
Background:
- Nordic countries share historical and present-day similarities.
- Significant variations in suicide frequency exist among these nations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present recent suicide rates in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
- To analyze the pronounced differences in suicide frequency between these countries.
- To discuss the reliability of Nordic suicide statistics.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of national suicide rate data.
- Discussion of factors influencing suicide statistics reliability.
Main Results:
- Pronounced differences in suicide rates were observed among Nordic countries.
- The reliability of suicide statistics in the region was critically examined.
Conclusions:
- Despite commonalities, significant disparities in suicide rates persist in the Nordic region.
- Further investigation into the reliability and nuances of Nordic suicide data is warranted.