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Suicide and suicidal behavior

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Nock, M. K., Borges, G., Bromet, E. J., Cha, C. B., Kessler, R. C., Lee, S.·2008·Epidemiologic Reviews

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Suicidal behavior is a leading cause of injury and death worldwide. Information about the epidemiology of such behavior is important for policy-making and prevention. The authors reviewed government data on suicide and suicidal behavior and conducted a systematic review of studies on the epidemiology of suicide published from 1997 to 2007. The authors' aims were to examine the prevalence of, trends in, and risk and protective factors for suicidal behavior in the United States and cross-nationally. The data revealed significant cross-national variability in the prevalence of suicidal behavior but consistency in age of onset, transition probabilities, and key risk factors. Suicide is more prevalent among men, whereas nonfatal suicidal behaviors are more prevalent among women and persons who are young, are unmarried, or have a psychiatric disorder. Despite an increase in the treatment of suicidal persons over the past decade, incidence rates of suicidal behavior have remained largely unchanged. Most epidemiologic research on suicidal behavior has focused on patterns and correlates of prevalence. The next generation of studies must examine synergistic effects among modifiable risk and protective factors. New studies must incorporate recent advances in survey methods and clinical assessment. Results should be used in ongoing efforts to decrease the significant loss of life caused by suicidal behavior.

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Authors
Nock, M. K., Borges, G., Bromet, E. J., Cha, C. B., Kessler, R. C., & Lee, S.
Affiliations
  • Harvard University (US)
  • Stony Brook University (US)
  • Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK)
Venue
Epidemiologic Reviews
Published
2008-05-14
Volume
30
Issue
1
Pages
133-154
ISSN
  • 0193-936X (ISSN-L)
  • 1478-6729
OpenAlex
W2123612404
Cited by
2,897
References
253
Citations by year
2026: 134 · 2025: 152 · 2024: 174 · 2023: 152 · 2022: 187 · 2021: 226 · 2020: 252 · 2019: 181 · 2018: 185 · 2017: 156 · 2016: 214 · 2015: 175 · 2014: 203 · 2013: 240 · 2012: 97
FWCI
9.24
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Epidemiologic Reviews (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
  • Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) (Harvard University) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
  • HighWire Press Open Archive (submittedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Mental Health (R01MH077883)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
Keywords
suicide, suicidal behavior, suicide epidemiology, prevalence, trends, risk factors, protective factors, sex differences, age of onset, mental illness, suicide prevention, cross-national comparison, United States
MeSH terms
Suicide Prevention, Humans, Risk Factors, Suicide, Suicide, Attempted, United States, Self-Injurious Behavior

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