Epidemiological characteristics of suicide mortality in Turkey and trend over the years, 2007-2019
Abstract
Objective: Suicide is an important public health problem today. Accurate, complete, timely, and rapid registration and evaluation of data about suicide will form the basis for preventive interventions to be developed. This study aims to determine the epidemiological features of suicide mortality in Turkey between 2007-2019 and examine the trend of suicide mortality rates. Methods: In this study, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) data was used, all deaths related to suicide in Turkey between 2007-2019 were analyzed. The change in age-adjusted suicide-related mortality rates over time was evaluated by Jointpoint regression analysis. Results: Between 2007 and 2019, the age standardised suicide-related mortality rates in males increased by an average of 1.3 percent annually, and this change was statistically significant (p<0.05). In females, this value decreased by an average of 2.6 percent annually in the same period, and this change was statistically significant, too (p<0.05). There was no statistically significant change in total. In 2019, the male/female ratio in age standardised suicide-related mortality rates was 3.4. However, in the 0-14 age group, the rate was similar for females and males. Conclusion: While it decreases in the world, the suicide mortality rates in Turkey do not decrease. The increase in suicide mortality seen in males is noteworthy. In females, the 0-14 age group is seen as risky. Preventive programs and regulations primarily for risky groups are essential in combating this important public health problem.
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Supporting Institution
Yoktur.
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Yoktur.
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