Trend of declining suicide mortality rate in Paraná, Brazil: contribution to public mental health policies

Conclusions The majority of the Health Region of the Stat e of Paraná presented a decreasing trend in mortality rates due to suicide. However, there were variations in the trend between regions, age groups and sex, with the highest drop in mortality rate due to suicide in males aged 65 years and over. The trend analysis of suicide mortality has been an im portant tool to identify the regions in Paraná that require directives actions to promote mental health.
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research