Historical trends in suicide risk for the residents of mainland China: APC modeling of the archived national suicide mortality rates during 1987 –2012

ConclusionsThe mega trends in the suicide risk at the population level are closely related to significant historical events in China. Suicide is anticipated to increase because of the growing risk for the young cohorts (particularly young females) as the country further develops. Study findings suggest the significance of national strategies for suicide prevention and control, including maintenance of social harmony and stability, provision of more opportunities for development, enhancement of social integration, and restriction of suicide facilitating factors.
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research