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[The carinthian suicide database-experiences and findings from 5 years]
Herwig Oberlerchner1, Christa Rados2, Elmar Dobernig3
1Institut für Psychologie, Universität Klagenfurt, Klagenfurt, Österreich.
Summary
Suicide is a global public health issue. Analysis of 525 suicides in Carinthia revealed common risk factors like mental disorders and relationship issues, informing targeted prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Psychiatry
Context:
- The World Health Organization identifies suicide as a critical global public health concern.
- A comprehensive suicide database was established in Carinthia, Austria, in 2017, providing detailed data from 2018 onwards.
Purpose:
- To characterize suicides in Carinthia using data from 2018-2022.
- To identify patterns, risk factors, and warning signals associated with suicide in the region.
Summary:
- Descriptive and cluster analysis of 525 suicides (78% male, one-third aged 65+) revealed five distinct clusters.
- Key findings include unannounced suicides (80%), public place occurrences (43%), and frequent links to mental disorders (nearly 50%) and behavioral changes (one-third).
- Multiple stressors and illnesses were common risk factors, while some cases remained unidentified with unknown contributing factors.
Impact:
- The study's findings provide crucial data for developing targeted, multi-sectoral suicide prevention strategies in Carinthia.
- This research contributes to a broader understanding of suicide demographics and risk factors, informing international studies and interventions.
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