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[The suicide as a public health problem]
L P Chicherin1, V O Shchepin2, S L Chicherina2
1N. A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health, 105064, Moscow, Russia, leo2506@gmail.com.
Teen suicide is a critical global health issue, particularly in Russia. This study examines adolescent suicidal behavior, its social factors, and data challenges.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Suicide is a major global public health concern with severe social, emotional, and economic impacts.
- Adolescent suicide (ages 10-24) is a significant social demographic problem, especially in Russia, which has high rates.
- Rapid developmental changes in adolescents influence their decision-making and responses to environmental factors, contributing to behavioral models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conceptualize suicide as a social phenomenon.
- To provide a historical overview of the suicide problem.
- To analyze suicide statistics and identify data collection challenges, focusing on children and adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of mental health monitoring data.
- Review of analytical materials on population suicidal behavior.
- Emphasis on the child and adolescent demographic.
Main Results:
- Suicide and suicide attempts are significant causes of mortality worldwide, impacting the youngest populations disproportionately.
- Adolescent suicide rates are a critical issue, influenced by developmental stages and environmental interactions.
- Difficulties exist in obtaining accurate and comprehensive data on suicidal behavior.
Conclusions:
- Understanding suicide as a social phenomenon requires examining its historical context, terminology, and statistical data.
- Addressing adolescent suicidal behavior necessitates acknowledging the complex interplay of psychological, social, and environmental factors.
- Improving data collection methods is crucial for effective suicide prevention strategies.
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