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Suicide levels in Cork City 1987/1991
C Daly1, M J Kelleher, M J Crowley
1Suicide Research Group, St. Anne's Hospital and Clinic, Shanakiel, Cork.
Irish Medical Journal
|May 1, 1996
Summary
Suicide rates in Cork City (1987-1991) exceeded national averages for both males and females. Key risk factors included age, unemployment for males, and specific methods like drowning and hanging.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Suicide remains a significant public health concern globally.
- Understanding local patterns is crucial for targeted prevention strategies.
- Previous research indicates demographic and socioeconomic factors influence suicide risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze suicide trends in Cork City between 1987 and 1991.
- To identify demographic and method-specific characteristics of suicide in the region.
- To compare Cork City's suicide rates with national data.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of suicide data for Cork City (1987-1991).
- Calculation of crude suicide rates by gender and age groups.
- Examination of factors including age, gender, marital status, unemployment, and method used.
Main Results:
- Crude suicide rates in Cork City were higher than national rates for both males and females.
- The male to female suicide ratio was 2.3:1.
- Peak vulnerability was observed in males aged 20-39 and females aged 40-59. Unemployment showed a positive association with male suicide rates.
- Drowning and hanging were the most common methods, with variations across age and gender groups.
Conclusions:
- Cork City experienced elevated suicide rates during the study period.
- Specific demographic groups (younger males, middle-aged females) and socioeconomic factors (unemployment) were associated with increased risk.
- Methodological patterns, such as drowning and hanging, require attention in prevention efforts.
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