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Parasuicide in the Nordic countries

D Wasserman1, M Fellman, U Bille-Brahe

  • 1Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.

Scandinavian Journal of Social Medicine
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
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This study on parasuicide in Nordic countries found higher rates in women and single individuals, particularly in densely populated areas. The peak age for parasuicide also shifted to older age groups.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Parasuicide rates vary significantly across populations.
  • Understanding demographic and geographic risk factors is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze parasuicide rates and associated risk factors in five Nordic centers.
  • To compare parasuicide trends between genders, age groups, marital status, and population densities.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of hospital-treated parasuicide patients.
  • Data collected from a WHO/EURO multicentre study across Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway.
  • Calculation of parasuicide rates per 100,000 inhabitants.

Main Results:

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  • Overall parasuicide rates were 222/100,000 for women and 213/100,000 for men.
  • Women exhibited higher rates than men in most centers (ratio 1.16).
  • Highest rates were observed in Helsinki, Stockholm, and Funen; lowest in Sør-Trøndelag and Västerbotten.
  • Peak parasuicide rates occurred in the 30-39 age group, an increase from previous reports.
  • Single individuals (divorced, never married) were a high-risk group.
  • Single men had 3-5 times higher risk than married men; single women had twice the risk of married women.
  • Finnish citizens in Sweden showed exceptionally high rates.
  • Parasuicide rates correlated positively with population density.

Conclusions:

  • Parasuicide rates in the Nordic region are influenced by gender, age, marital status, and population density.
  • The findings highlight specific demographic groups and geographic areas requiring targeted prevention strategies.
  • The shift in peak parasuicide rates to older age groups warrants further investigation.