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Farmer Suicides Among States Reporting Violent Deaths, 2003 - 2017
Paul E Norrod1, Wayne T Sanderson2, Erin L Abner3
1Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky.
Rural Mental Health
|July 14, 2023
Summary
Farmer suicide rates, previously underestimated, are a significant public health issue. This study precisely estimates U.S. farmer suicide rates, revealing concerning trends and highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Agricultural Safety
Background:
- Previous research often conflated farmer suicides with other agricultural occupations, potentially skewing rate estimations.
- Accurate data on farmer suicide rates is crucial for understanding the unique risks within this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To precisely define and differentiate farmer suicide decedents from other agricultural occupations.
- To estimate U.S. farmer suicide rates using a refined methodology.
- To evaluate temporal trends in farmer suicide rates from 2003-2017.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) across 36 states (2003-2017).
- Defined farmers as individuals responsible for daily farm operations and decisions.
- Employed expert classification for occupations and Census of Agriculture data for rate denominators.
Main Results:
- Identified 1,575 male and 77 female farmer suicide decedents.
- Highest age-specific male farmer suicide rates were observed in those aged 65+ (22.0/100,000).
- A statistically significant 2.4% annual increase in male farmer suicide rates was observed from 2003-2017.
Conclusions:
- Farmer suicide rates, particularly among males, show an increasing trend, mirroring general U.S. population rates.
- The study underscores the ongoing public health concern of suicide within the farming community.
- Refined methodology provides a more accurate understanding of farmer suicide risks.
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