Cross-national prevalence and risk factors for suicidal ideation, plans and attempts

Nock, Matthew K.; Borges, Guilherme; Bromet, Evelyn J.; Alonso, Jordi; Angermeyer, Matthias C.; Beautrais, Annette L.; Bruffaerts, Ronny; Chiu, Wai Tat; Girolamo, Giovanni de; Gluzman, Semyon; Graaf, Ron de; Gureje, Oye; Haro, Josep María; Huang, Yueqin; Karam, Elie G.; Kessler, Ronald C.; Lépine, J.P.; Levinson, Daphna; Medina‐Mora, María Elena; Ono, Yutaka; Posada‐Villa, José; Williams, David R.

doi:10.1192/bjp.bp.107.040113

articleThe British Journal of PsychiatryFeb 1, 2008BRONZE OA

Cross-national prevalence and risk factors for suicidal ideation, plans and attempts

MKMatthew K. Nock GBGuilherme Borges EJEvelyn J. Bromet JAJordi Alonso MCMatthias C. Angermeyer

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Abstract

Background

Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide; however, the prevalence and risk factors for the immediate precursors to suicide - suicidal ideation, plans and attempts - are not wellknown, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

Aims

To report on the prevalence and risk factors for suicidal behaviours across 17 countries. METHOD: A total of 84 850 adults were interviewed regarding suicidal behaviours and socio-demographic and psychiatric risk factors.

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Keywords

Suicidal ideation
Psychiatry
Suicide prevention
Psychology
Mood disorders
High income countries
Medicine
Poison control

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

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