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Suicide in Hong Kong.

W H Lo, T M Leung

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
    |September 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    In 1981, Hong Kong recorded 684 suicides, with psychiatric illness and chronic physical disability as leading causes. Many individuals communicated their intentions, highlighting the need for suicide prevention awareness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • In 1981, Hong Kong's coroners reported 684 suicides, representing a crude suicide rate of 18.1 per 100,000 population (aged 15+).
    • Suicides constituted 2.7% of all deaths in Hong Kong during 1981.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the demographic, social, and etiological characteristics of suicides in Hong Kong in 1981.
    • To compare Hong Kong suicide patterns with those in Western countries.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized coroners' statistics for all suicides in Hong Kong in 1981.
    • Supplemented coroners' data with police records for 168 suicides to gather additional information on demographics and circumstances.

    Main Results:

    • Suicide rates, age, sex, marital, and employment distributions were comparable to Western countries.

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  • Jumping from a height (47.2%) and hanging (30.8%) were the most common suicide methods.
  • Psychiatric illness (39.8%) and chronic physical disability (35.7%) were the primary precipitating factors. 20% had prior attempts, and over 40% communicated suicidal intent.

    • Conclusions:

    • Psychiatric illness and chronic physical disability are significant risk factors for suicide in Hong Kong.
    • A substantial proportion of suicides involved individuals who had previously attempted suicide or communicated their intentions.
    • Suicide prevention strategies should address mental health, chronic conditions, and communication of suicidal ideation.