Time Series Analysis of Monthly Suicide Rates in West of Iran, 2006 –2013

Conclusions:In this study, we had no signifcant trend but seasonal variations in the suicide rates that were identifed. However, additional data from other parts of the country with longer duration are needed to visualize the reliable trend of suicide and identify seasonality of suicide across the country.Keywords:Exponential smoothing state space model, forecast, suicide, time series
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research