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Suicide in children and adolescents in England and Wales 1960-1990
1Riverside Mental Health Trust, Charing Cross and Westminister Medical School, Chelsea.
Background:
Following reports of recent increases in adult male suicides in England and Wales, suicide rates for children and adolescents are reviewed.
Method:
By using estimated mid-year populations for five-year age bands, the suicide rates for 10-14 year-olds and 15-19 year-olds are calculated between 1960-1990. The same method is used to obtain rates for 'undetermined' death and 'accidental' death by causes comparable to suicide.
Results:
The only group to show an increase in suicide rate since the 1970s has been males aged 15-19 years. This increase persists even when 'undetermined' and 'accidental' death rates for causes similar to suicide are examined. The increase is associated with an increase in hanging and self-poisoning with vehicle exhaust gas.
Conclusions:
The increase in suicide rate in 15-19 year-old males may indicate increased psychosocial stress, particularly affecting this age/gender group.
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