Epidemiology of suicide in Brazil (1980 - 2000): characterization of age and gender rates of suicide

Author:

Mello-Santos Carolina de1,Bertolote José Manuel2,Wang Yuan-Pang3

Affiliation:

1. Universidade de São Paulo

2. World Health Organization

3. Universidade de São Paulo; Universidade de Santo Amaro

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe the suicide rates in Brazil in recent decades, drawing comparisons with the worldwide epidemiological situation. METHODS: Descriptive analyses of Brazilian suicide data, relating to the 1980-2000 period and extracted from the DATASUS database. Brazilian suicide trends were examined by age and gender. RESULTS: The overall rate of suicide in Brazil increased 21% in 20 years. Men were found to be 2.3 to 4.0 times more likely to commit suicide than were women, and the highest suicide rates were found in the over-65 age group. The greatest increase in suicide rates (1900%) was seen in the 15-24 age range. CONCLUSION: Brazilian suicide rates, although low, are consistent with the global trend toward growth. Although the highest rates are still seen among the elderly, members of the younger population have been killing themselves with ever-increasing frequency.

Publisher

FapUNIFESP (SciELO)

Subject

Psychiatry and Mental health

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