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Suicide in Fiji: a preliminary study.

R H Haynes

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    Indian suicide rates in Fiji are disproportionately high, particularly among young women and older men in sugar-cane farming families. The study examines demographic factors and the rise of herbicide use in suicides.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Historical high suicide rates among Indian populations in Fiji, dating back to the Indenture period (1879-1920).
    • Disproportionate representation of the Indian population in suicide statistics compared to their demographic presence in Fiji (90% of suicides vs. 50% of population).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the age, sex, and ethnic distribution of suicides in a specific province of Fiji.
    • To identify precipitating factors and methods used in recorded suicides.
    • To analyze trends in suicide rates among the Indian population in Fiji.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of police and medical records from one province of Vanua Levu.
    • Examination of suicide data for the period 1979-1982.
    • Demographic and etiological analysis of suicide cases.

    Main Results:

    • High suicide rates identified for Indian women under 30 and Indian men over 30.
    • Elevated rates observed in families involved in sugar-cane farming.
    • Significant increase in the use of toxic herbicides, such as paraquat, as a method for suicide.

    Conclusions:

    • Suicide remains a critical public health issue for the Indian population in Fiji.
    • Specific demographic groups and socio-economic factors are associated with higher suicide risk.
    • The increasing use of readily available toxic substances like paraquat warrants targeted intervention strategies.

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