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KMID : 1143820120080020141
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Anxiety and Mood
2012 Volume.8 No. 2 p.141 ~ p.145
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Trends in Prevalence of Suicidal Idea, Attempt and Suicide Rate in Korea, 2006-2011 )
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이기경:Yi Ki-Kyoung
나리지:Na Ri-Ji/안명희:Ahn Myung-Hee/임아영:Lim A-Young/홍진표:Hong Jin-Pyo
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Abstract
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Objective : The purpose of this study was to describe and compare trends in suicidal ideation, suicidal attempt and suicide in Republic of Korea from 2006 to 2011. Such data are needed to guide policies to reduce suicidal behaviors.
Methods : Data came from the 2006-2010 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, Korea National Statistical Office and 2006-2011 Korean Epidemiologic Catchment Area Study Replication and 2007-2011 National Emergency Department Information System.
Results : No change occurred between 2006-2011 in suicidal ideation, suicidal attempt, whereas suicide rate increased annually. Suicidal attempt events was decreased in age over 50. Suicidal attempts by poisoning and hanging have increased, although suicide caused by poisoning of insecticide have decreased. Especially, suicides caused by hanging have gradually increased in both sex.
Conclusions : These finding suggest that fatal suicidal methods may influence increased suicidal rate. Instead of traditional suicidal process, investigation of other pathway about suicidal behaviors should be needed.
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KEYWORD
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Trends, Suicidal behavior, Suicide rate
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