The Civilization of Violence

1996 ◽  
Vol 79 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1122-1122
Author(s):  
David Lester
Keyword(s):  
Birth Rates ◽  
Suicide Rates

In France from 1853 to 1908, suicide rates were associated with lower birth rates and a higher percentage of illegitimate births, throwing doubt on the hypothesis of Gillis that suicide increases as nations become more “civilized.”

Domestic Integration and Suicide in the Provinces of Canada

Crisis ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antoon A. Leenaars ◽  
David Lester
Keyword(s):  
Social Factors ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Birth Rates ◽  
Marriage Rates ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
The Social ◽  
Divorce Rates ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Over Time

Canada's rate of suicide varies from province to province. The classical theory of suicide, which attempts to explain the social suicide rate, stems from Durkheim, who argued that low levels of social integration and regulation are associated with high rates of suicide. The present study explored whether social factors (divorce, marriage, and birth rates) do in fact predict suicide rates over time for each province (period studied: 1950-1990). The results showed a positive association between divorce rates and suicide rates, and a negative association between birth rates and suicide rates. Marriage rates showed no consistent association, an anomaly as compared to research from other nations.

Time-Series Studies of the French Suicide Rate Using Age-Adjusted Rates

1998 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-126
Author(s):  
David Lester
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Suicide Rate ◽  
Birth Rates ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Female Suicide ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Time Series Studies ◽  
Age Adjusted Rates

For France from 1950 to 1985, divorce, marriage and birth rates predicted the crude and the age-adjusted male and female suicide rates identically.

The Regional Variation of Murder and Suicide in Poland

2004 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Lester ◽  
Karolina E. Krysinska
Keyword(s):  
Regional Variation ◽  
Birth Rates ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Divorce Rates

A study of the 16 Polish counties in 1998 indicated that unemployment, divorce rates, and between-county migration were strong correlates of the county murder and suicide rates. In addition, murder rates were predicted by domestic integration (marriage and birth rates).

Domestic Integration and Suicide in Spain

1996 ◽  
Vol 79 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1162-1162
Author(s):  
David Lester ◽  
Juan Manuel Gutiérrez García
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Birth Rates ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Time Series Analyses

Time-series analyses for data collected in Spain for 1950–1985 indicated that marriage and birth rates were positively associated with suicide rates.

Social Correlates of Suicide Rates in Portugal

1997 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 962-962 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Lester
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Birth Rates ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Social Correlates ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Cirrhosis Mortality

Regional suicide rates in Portugal in 1980 were predicted by cirrhosis mortality rates, birth rates, and the male/female population ratios, but in the USA the associations were different.

Suicide and Domestic Integration in Spain: The Effect of the Source of Suicide Statistics

1995 ◽  
Vol 77 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1218-1218 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Lester ◽  
Juan Manuel Gutiérrez García
Keyword(s):  
Birth Rates ◽  
Suicide Rates

In Spain from 1950 to 1985, the associations of marriage and birth rates with suicide rates depend upon the source and type of suicide rates used in the analyses.

Inequalities and Impact of Socioeconomic-Cultural Factors in Suicide Rates Across Italy

Crisis ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 178-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurizio Pompili ◽  
Marco Innamorati ◽  
Monica Vichi ◽  
Maria Masocco ◽  
Nicola Vanacore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Rate ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Premature Death ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Mortality Data ◽  
Italian Population ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Age And Sex

Background: Suicide is a major cause of premature death in Italy and occurs at different rates in the various regions. Aims: The aim of the present study was to provide a comprehensive overview of suicide in the Italian population aged 15 years and older for the years 1980–2006. Methods: Mortality data were extracted from the Italian Mortality Database. Results: Mortality rates for suicide in Italy reached a peak in 1985 and declined thereafter. The different patterns observed by age and sex indicated that the decrease in the suicide rate in Italy was initially the result of declining rates in those aged 45+ while, from 1997 on, the decrease was attributable principally to a reduction in suicide rates among the younger age groups. It was found that socioeconomic factors underlined major differences in the suicide rate across regions. Conclusions: The present study confirmed that suicide is a multifaceted phenomenon that may be determined by an array of factors. Suicide prevention should, therefore, be targeted to identifiable high-risk sociocultural groups in each country.

Prevalence of Suicidal Ideation in Sri Lanka

Crisis ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudath Samaraweera ◽  
Athula Sumathipala ◽  
Sisira Siribaddana ◽  
S. Sivayogan ◽  
Dinesh Bhugra
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
General Population ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
National Average ◽  
The West ◽  
Suicide Methods ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Completed Suicide ◽  
The World

Background: Suicidal ideation can often lead to suicide attempts and completed suicide. Studies have shown that Sri Lanka has one of the highest rates of suicide in the world but so far no studies have looked at prevalence of suicidal ideation in a general population in Sri Lanka. Aims: We wanted to determine the prevalence of suicidal ideation by randomly selecting six Divisional Secretariats (Dss) out of 17 in one district. This district is known to have higher than national average rates of suicide. Methods: 808 participants were interviewed using Sinhala versions of GHQ-30 and Beck’s Scale for Suicidal Ideation. Of these, 387 (48%) were males, and 421 (52%) were female. Results: On Beck’s Scale for Suicidal Ideation, 29 individuals (4%) had active suicidal ideation and 23 (3%) had passive suicidal ideation. The active suicidal ideators were young, physically ill and had higher levels of helplessness and hopelessness. Conclusions: The prevalence of suicidal ideation in Sri Lanka is lower than reported from the West and yet suicide rates are higher. Further work must explore cultural and religious factors.

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