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Revisiting Cultural Issues in Suicide Rates: The Case of Western Countries
Diego De Leo1,2,3, Mujde Altin3
1Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD 4111, Australia.
Summary
Suicide rates show distinct age and country patterns, with younger individuals in Latin countries having lower rates than in Anglo-Saxon nations. These cross-cultural trends persist over decades, influenced by national traditions.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Cross-cultural psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Epidemiological studies reveal significant differences in suicidal behaviors across age groups and countries.
- Previous research indicated lower suicide rates in younger populations in Latin-origin countries compared to Anglo-Saxon nations, with the inverse observed for older populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To replicate a 1999 study on cross-cultural suicide trends.
- To compare suicide data from 1990-1994 with recent data (2016-2020) to assess the persistence of observed patterns.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of national suicide data across different age demographics.
- Replication of a previous epidemiological study using updated datasets.
Main Results:
- Recent suicide data (2016-2020) confirm previously observed cross-cultural patterns between Latin-origin and Anglo-Saxon countries.
- Trends in suicidal behavior demonstrate consistency over a quarter-century, suggesting deep-rooted cultural influences.
Conclusions:
- Suicide trends are significantly influenced by cultural factors and national traditions.
- Interdisciplinary approaches incorporating anthropology, sociology, ethnography, and geography are crucial for understanding culture-related suicide patterns.
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