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Adolescent suicide.

R Meares, C Kraiuhin, J Benfield

    Australian Family Physician
    |August 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Adolescent male suicide rates in Australia doubled in the 1970s, while rates for adolescent girls remained stable. This concerning trend was most pronounced in young men, contrasting with stable or falling rates in older male demographics.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Adolescent Psychology

    Background:

    • The 1970s saw a significant increase in suicide rates among adolescent males in Australia.
    • Suicide rates among adolescent females remained unchanged during the same period.
    • Trends in male suicide rates varied across age groups.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze trends in suicide rates among Australian adolescent males during the 1970s.
    • To compare these trends with those of adolescent females and other male age demographics.
    • To identify specific age groups most affected by rising suicide rates.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of Australian national suicide statistics from the 1970s.
    • Stratification of data by age and sex.

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  • Comparison of suicide rate changes across different demographic cohorts.

    • Main Results:

    • A doubling of the suicide rate was observed in adolescent males.
    • Suicide rates for adolescent females showed no significant change.
    • Men in their twenties experienced a similar rise, while middle-aged and older men showed stable or declining rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Adolescent males in Australia experienced a disproportionate increase in suicide rates during the 1970s.
    • The findings highlight a critical public health concern requiring targeted interventions for young males.
    • Further research is needed to understand the specific factors contributing to this demographic-specific rise in suicide.