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  • Public Health
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Firearm deaths pose a challenge in restrictive legal settings, with suicides being the most common cause of firearm-related mortality in Sweden.
  • Approximately 100 firearm suicides occur annually in Sweden, highlighting the need to understand contributing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between firearm suicides and firearm availability, legality of possession, and demographic/geographic factors in Sweden.
  • To inform prevention strategies by analyzing data on firearm suicides.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive study of all adult firearm suicides in Sweden between 2016-2017.
  • Data collection from the National Board of Forensic Medicine and the Swedish Police.

Main Results:

  • 221 firearm suicides were identified; victims were predominantly male (99%) and older adults (49% aged ≥65).
  • Higher firearm suicide rates were positively correlated with firearm ownership rates across Swedish counties.
  • While legal, long-barreled firearms were most common, illegal firearms were prevalent among younger victims and in urban settings.

Conclusions:

  • Firearm suicide prevention requires tailored strategies focusing on firearm owners at risk.
  • Local health, healthcare, geographic, and demographic factors are crucial for developing effective prevention initiatives.