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Suicides committed by minors

Z Marek, J Widacki, W Zwarysiewicz

    Forensic Science
    |March 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Suicide in minors aged 8-18 was studied in 76 cases from 1960-1974. School failures and personal troubles were primary motives, differing from earlier studies emphasizing relationship issues.

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Medicine
    • Psychiatry
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Suicide among minors presents a significant public health concern.
    • Understanding the evolving motives and methods of adolescent suicide is crucial for prevention strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the characteristics and motives of suicide deaths in minors in Poland between 1960 and 1974.
    • To compare these findings with earlier studies on adolescent suicide.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of forensic medical examinations of 76 deceased minors (under 18).
    • Data collected from the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Cracow covering the period 1960-1974.

    Main Results:

    • Hanging was the most common method (41 cases), followed by poisoning (17 cases).
    • The primary motives reported were personal troubles, predominantly school failures, followed by poor health and family conflicts.
    • The youngest victim was 8.5 years old; most cases involved adolescents aged 16-18 (63 cases).
    • Previous suicide attempts were noted in 13 cases, and 10 individuals had made prior declarations of suicidal intent.

    Conclusions:

    • Suicide motives in minors during 1960-1974 differed significantly from those in 1881-1939, with a shift away from romantic or pregnancy-related issues.
    • School failures and personal difficulties emerged as dominant factors driving adolescent suicide in this period.

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